Teresa G. Surratt
Jackson,USA
Summary
Skilled medical coder specializing in ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding, with expertise in MS-DRG and CPT coding assignments. Strong understanding of data confidentiality and HIPAA regulations ensures compliance and accuracy. Extensive knowledge of AMA and CMS coding rules enhances coding efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Coding Specialist
Vanderbilt Healthcare
05.2014 - Current
- Super User for Epic and 3M 360.
- Tester for 3M 360 updates.
- Managed new hospital acquisition for coding.
- Managed the different coding work queues to ensure completion.
- Assist coders with any computer issues.
- Examine and access medical record documentation and assigned CPT 4/ICD 10CM/PCS codes.
- Perform audits for special projects.
Senior Coding Specialist
Saint Thomas Healthcare Services
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Examine and access medical record documentation and assigned CPT 4/ICD 10CM/PCS codes.
Contract Coder
Onassignment
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Examine and access medical record documentation and assigned CPT 4/ICD 10CM/PCS codes.
Contract Coder
DocuCoders
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Examine and access medical record documentation and assigned CPT 4/ICD 10CM/PCS codes.
Contract Coder
Healthcare Cost Solution
07.2009 - 12.2010
- Examine and access medical record documentation and assigned CPT 4/ICD 10CM/PCS codes.
Corporate Coder
Methodist Healthcare
07.2009 - 10.2009
- Examine and access medical record documentation and assigned CPT 4/ICD 10CM/PCS codes.
Coding Specialist
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
03.1986 - 07.2009
- Examine and access medical record documentation and assigned CPT 4/ICD 10CM/PCS codes.
Tumor Registrar
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Updated tumor registrar software and worked with program support for any software issues.
- Collected data for Tennessee reporting.
- Performed follow-up letters to physicians and patients on their cancer status.
Medical Record Analyst/Clerk
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Attached documentation to the medical record.
- Analyzed medical records for chart completion.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Records Health Information Management
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TNSome College (No Degree) - Took classes to further my career in coding
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSome College (No Degree) - Microcomputer Certificate
West Tennessee Business College
Jackson, TNSkills
- Coding inpatient
- Coding outpatient
- MS office suites
- Box
- 3M 360 coding
- CDI
- Epic
- Cerner
- Starpanel
- HPF
- Faircode
Certification
- Certified Coding Specialist
- Auditing Inpatient Coding
- Auditing Outpatient Coding
Accomplishments
- Above and Beyond, Spring 2026
Timeline
Lead Coding Specialist
Vanderbilt Healthcare
05.2014 - Current
Contract Coder
DocuCoders
04.2013 - 09.2013
Contract Coder
Onassignment
01.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Coding Specialist
Saint Thomas Healthcare Services
01.2011 - 04.2014
Contract Coder
Healthcare Cost Solution
07.2009 - 12.2010
Corporate Coder
Methodist Healthcare
07.2009 - 10.2009
Tumor Registrar
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1994
Coding Specialist
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
03.1986 - 07.2009
Medical Record Analyst/Clerk
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1990
Some College (No Degree) - Records Health Information Management
Dyersburg State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Took classes to further my career in coding
Jackson State Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Microcomputer Certificate
West Tennessee Business College