Tarah Lee
Pleasant Garden,NC
Summary
I am self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and flexible. I am detail-oriented, hard working, and dedicated. My ultimate goal is to help as many Coders increase their skill set and succeed, while at the same time, continuing to learn and grow in this profession.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Lexicode
07.2016 - Current
- Conduct quality reviews of Outpatient Coding for multiple hospitals, including Emergency Department, Observations, Outpatient Surgery, and Ancillary.
- Create trend analyses and provide education sessions when needed.
- Ensure coders are following ICD-10-CM and CPT Coding Guidelines, in addition to, facility specific guidelines.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.
- Utilize multiple applications, such as Meditech, Epic, Cerner / Powerchart, 3M Products, eCAC, and ClinTrac.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and Google products.
- Work closely with Account Managers and Team Leads to ensure that we meet client expectations.
- Perform continued education and annual compliance requirements.
- Maintain CCS credential.
Senior Coding Specialist
Lexicode
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Consistently followed ICD-10-CM / PCS, CPT, and client-specific guidelines to ensure proper coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedure codes.
- Verified and abstracted from authenticated records to assign codes for hospital ambulatory surgery and observation encounters for multiple clients utilizing Meditech Magic, Cerner / Powerchart, and 3M Products.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.
Medical Coder
Wayne Memorial Hospital
12.2007 - 05.2014
- Consistently followed ICD-9, CPT, and organizational guidelines to ensure proper coding and sequencing of diagnoses and procedure codes.
- Verified and abstracted from authenticated medical records to assign codes for Emergency Department encounters utilizing Meditech and 3M encoder.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding charging and coding concerns and guidelines.
- Evaluated the accuracy and consistency of encounter charges and applied appropriate modifiers when necessary.
- Investigated and adjusted incorrect procedure codes, E/M levels, and Infusion and Injection charges utilizing the billing and accounts receivable (BAR) system.
- Investigated and corrected rejection batches as needed.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
DeVry University
Atlanta, GA2014
Skills
- Infusions and Injections
- E/M Level Assignments
- Quality Assurance
- HIPAA Compliance
- ICD-10-CM / PCS
- CPT and HCPCS
- Strong work ethic
- Team player with positive attitude
- Deadline-driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Products
Certification
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
Timeline
Quality Assurance Analyst
Lexicode
07.2016 - Current
Senior Coding Specialist
Lexicode
05.2014 - 07.2016
Medical Coder
Wayne Memorial Hospital
12.2007 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
DeVry University
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