Tesha Hanson CCS, CIRCC
Orlando,FL
Summary
Focused and analytical individual with vast experience in outpatient coding and billing. Expertise in ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding, as well as EMR systems. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Frequently praised as hardworking by peers. Always willing to help others. Can be relied upon to help meet individual and team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracted Interventional Radiology and Cardiology
GHR Healthcare
Tampa, FL
02.2014 - Current
- Reviewing medical records and assigning diagnostic and procedure codes using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Experience coding multiple patient types such as Emergency room, Interventional radiology and cardiology, recurring wound/pain, injection and infusion, outpatient surgeries.
- Experience working claim denials.
- Experience with charge entry.
- Adhering to department accuracy and productivity levels.
- Good Communication with co-workers, all levels management and hospital staff.
- Maintain coding credential along with any required CEUs for ongoing credential maintenance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Outpatient Medical Coder
Medovent Solutions
Tampa, FL
02.2025 - Current
- Analyzed and coded outpatient medical records for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and improve coding practices.
- Mentored junior coders on best practices and regulatory updates to enhance coding quality.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined coding workflows and reduced turnaround times.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
APC Validation Specialist
Varis LLC
Roseville, CA
08.2020 - 11.2023
- I was responsible for coding and auditing these types of cases: Injection and Infusion, IVR such as: Heart Catheterization procedures, Ablations, Interventional Cardio plus pacemakers, Coronary, EP Studies, ICD and Embolizations.
- Improved patient billing accuracy by diligently reviewing and editing medical insurance claims.
- Expedited payment turnaround time with efficient follow-up on outstanding claims, addressing issues as necessary.
- Performed audit on medical claims to validate correct billing based on documentation.
- In 2022 awarded achievement for identifying over 7 million dollars of overpayment by Health plans.
- Last accuracy review done in November 2023 was 97.2%
Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Coder
Mission Health
Asheville, NC
12.2012 - 08.2020
- Perform abstract coding of medical charts while communicating with other departments and all levels of managements.
- Knowledgeable in assigning appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes according to documentation in the medical record as well as coding guidelines.
- Experience coding multiple patient types such as Emergency room, Interventional radiology and cardiology, recurring wound/pain, injection and infusion, outpatient surgeries.
- Experience working claim denials.
- Experience with charge entry.
- Audit other coders and provide feedback.
- Adhering to accuracy and productivity levels established by the department.
Medical Coder
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL
03.2002 - 12.2014
- Perform abstract coding of medical charts while communicating with other departments and all levels of managements.
- Experience coding multiple patient types such as Emergency room, Interventional radiology and cardiology, recurring wound/pain, injection and infusion, outpatient surgeries.
- Knowledgeable in assigning appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes according to documentation in the medical record as well as coding guidelines.
- Experience coding for Emergency Department, Recurrent wound/pain, Diagnostics, Interventional radiology and cardiology accounts
- Experience working claim denials.
- Experience at charge entry.
- Audit other coders and provide feedback.
- Adhering to accuracy and productivity levels established by the department.
Education
No Degree -
Valencia College
Orlando, FLAssociate of Science - Health Information Technology
Career Training Institute
Orlando, FL09-2003
Skills
- Interventional Radiology Cardiology coding
- ED coding
- Outpatient coding
- ED coding
- Injection and Infusion coding
- Recurring wound/Pain coding
- ICD-10-CM
- ICD-10-PCS
- HCPCS coding
- CPT
- EPIC
- Proficiency in Optum CAC, Cerner/Powerchart, 3M encoder
- Claims processing
- Outpatient billing
Certification
Certified Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Coding - AAPC-2012
Certified Coding Specialist -AHIMA-2012
Pages
1
Timeline
Outpatient Medical Coder
Medovent Solutions
02.2025 - Current
APC Validation Specialist
Varis LLC
08.2020 - 11.2023
Contracted Interventional Radiology and Cardiology
GHR Healthcare
02.2014 - Current
Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Coder
Mission Health
12.2012 - 08.2020
Medical Coder
Orlando Health
03.2002 - 12.2014
No Degree -
Valencia College
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Career Training Institute