Tess Woodruff
Ashland,Kansas
Summary
Competent CPC with almost 5 years of experience in handling a variety of medical coding departments. Sophisticated and hardworking individual with excellent analytical and multitasking abilities. Coordinates with coworkers with enthusiasm and professionalism. Expertise in accurately inputting procedure and diagnosis codes into an EHR.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient/Pro Fee Medical Coder
Mayo Clinic
09.2023 - Current
- Time management skills were utilized effectively to balance competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Contributed to the growth of the organization by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enhanced accuracy by implementing thorough medical record reviews and diagnostic coding.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation of patient diagnoses and treatments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and changes in coding guidelines, providing ongoing education to colleagues as necessary.
Medical Coding Specalist
Ashland Health Center (CAH/RHC)
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Catch and correct errors during Peer-to-Peer Audits
- Assign Diagnosis, CPT, & HCPCS Codes to all Emergency Department, Observation, and Inpatient Charts within 48 hours of patient discharge
- Coding Knowledge: Laboratory, Radiology, Pain Management, IV infusion, Professional & Technical Fees, Pathology, Etc
- Worked closely with my team of professionals in training new hires, assigning workflow, and developing quality improvement
- Reduced claim denials by consistently ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices in line with regulatory standards.
Medical Coder
Minneola District Hospital (RHC)
- Coded and abstracted medical information, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines and industry standards
- Reviewed and verified coding before uploading daily claim batch to Quadax
- Worked edits timely
- Consulted with attending physicians and hospital staff educated proper documentation and ensure accurate code assignments
- Lead Clinic Coder, Trainee for Outpatient Coding
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Education
Associates of Arts -
Colby Community College
Certified Professional Coder: CPC -
American Academy of Professional Coders
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- HIPPA Compliant
- EHR software experience: Epic & Cerner
- Encoder experience: 3M, Codify, Optum
- Flexible & Team Oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access
- Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinic Specialist
- Ambulatory Payment Classifications
- ICD-10
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Outpatient/Pro Fee Medical Coder
Mayo Clinic
09.2023 - Current
Medical Coding Specalist
Ashland Health Center (CAH/RHC)
02.2021 - 08.2023
Medical Coder
Minneola District Hospital (RHC)
Associates of Arts -
Colby Community College
Certified Professional Coder: CPC -
American Academy of Professional Coders
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