Tiffany Brown
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Hands-on professional offering a keen understanding of data confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Highly trained Medical Coder knowledgeable in AMA and the CMS coding rules.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Adjustment Coder 2
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols, and third-party billing requirements.
- Stayed updated with coding requirements through ongoing education and certification renewal.
- Reviewed patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain coding understanding.
- Strengthened communication channels with healthcare professionals, including practitioners, facilitating precise information exchange.
- Utilized clinical findings from laboratory, radiology, pathology reports and clinical studies to augment existing diagnoses through assignment of additional diagnosis codes.
- Ensured that account information is accurate and complete by conducting thorough reviews.
- Provided efficient and effective support in addressing inquiries related to CPT codes.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to clarify coding queries before extracting data from patient records.
- Analyzed provider documentation to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures according to CMS Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding Guidelines.
- Participated in team meetings with other coders and supervisors to discuss case studies or review difficult cases.
- Documented risk adjustment codes into electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy of data entry.
- Conducted chart reviews to identify any missing or incomplete information necessary for accurate coding.
- Attended seminars and webinars regularly in order to stay up-to-date on latest industry trends.
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Medicine
Winfield, IL
03.2017 - Current
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Used multiple electronic medical software, including Epic and EClinicals to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Lab Assistant
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
Joliet, IL
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Organized lab test solutions, compounds and reagents.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Promptly and efficiently distributed specimens to different facilities and labs.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.
- Maintained inventory and equipment in neat and professional manner.
- Performed various administrative duties, including data entry and document preparation.
- Collected and processed specimens in medical environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rasmussen
Tinley Park, IL03.2024
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL08-2023
GED -
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL07.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSkills
- Data entry
- HIPAA
- MS Office
- Insurance billing
- Medical terminology
- Knowledgeable in EPIC software
- Documentation oversight
- Communication
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Troubleshooting
- HCC risk adjustment coding
- ICD-10-CM Coding
- ICD-10-PCS Coding
- MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
Medical billing and Coding
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)- AHIMA # 265045
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA)-AHIMA #259453
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)- AAPC #01908028
Timeline
Risk Adjustment Coder 2
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Medicine
03.2017 - Current
Lab Assistant
Alverno Clinical Laboratories
09.2016 - 03.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rasmussen
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
GED -
Kennedy King College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
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