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Theresa Byrne

Sullivan,MO

Summary

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.

Education

Associate of Science -

East Central College
Union, Mo

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • HCPCS coding
  • Medical billing
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medical claims coding
  • Procedural coding
  • Diagnostic coding
  • Specializing in Cardiology coding

Certification

  • CPC - Certified Professional Coder

Timeline

Medical Coder

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current

Medical Coder

Gateway Cardiology
06.2006 - 04.2024

Associate of Science -

East Central College
Theresa Byrne