Results-driven medical coder specializing in diagnostic and procedural coding with over 17 years of experience. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare professionals and a commitment to maintaining coding integrity. Ready to enhance coding quality and improve billing accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Analyzed medical records for coding accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to ensure precise billing processes.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and improve coding quality.
Reviewed and resolved coding discrepancies to maintain data integrity in patient records.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies in documentation and coding.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to enhance accuracy.
Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Protected patient confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information related to medical records, treatments, and diagnoses.
Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
Medical Coder
Gateway Cardiology
06.2006 - 04.2024
Conducted regular audits of coded data for accuracy and adherence to regulations.
Provided support in the development of coding policies and procedures for improved efficiency.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding guidelines and regulations for continuous improvement.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.