Accomplished CPC offering 14 years experience , accurately entering information for insurance and billing purposes. Highly skilled at memorizing frequently used codes for speedy completion of work. Demonstrated professionalism when communicating with patients, insurance companies, and healthcare staff.
Experience in pro-fee coding: in-patient, out-patient, behavioral health, & multi-specialties. Detail orientated and knowledgeable on coding guidelines and changes with background in Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED CODER
MEDIX, Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center
08.2023 - Current
Reviewed out-patient medical documents of diagnosis and procedures and assigned ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS according to coding guidelines
Analyzed reports for accuracy on patient information, recorded date of service or procedure and verified location and physician name and signature
Consulted with physicians on documentation that was incomplete, inaccurate or required further diagnosis specification
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical
Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders
Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures
Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal
Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
CODER II/RADIOLOGY
Medical College Of Wisconsin
02.2023 - 06.2023
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders
Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER
Agnesian Health Care/SSM, FDLRC
12.2012 - 02.2023
Prepare and code electronic clinic charges for data entry according to medical guidelines and medical regulations to ensure payment is of the maximum allowed.
Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete.
Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes
Collaborated with billing team to confirm no additional diagnosis codes available for LCD and NCD coverage
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal
Responded to coding questions from callers and other internal departments
Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses
Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses
Verified and abstracted all medical data to assign appropriate codes for hospital inpatient records
Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT and HCPCS codes
Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development ad apply high-quality coding practices.
PATIENT ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
Agnesian Healthcare
11.2009 - 11.2012
Answers calls and explain methods of filing/resolution of claims to patients
Enters payment and discount information as necessary and reviews payment and denials for proper reimbursement.
Evaluates accounts and prepares adjustments to refund payments and correct discrepancies as necessary.
Maintains working knowledge of AHC managed care contracts, Medicare, Medical Assistance, Workman's Compensation guidelines, discount rules and insurance billing.
Manages on-line work list and reports to insure timely and accurate filing and resolution of claims.
Updates patient demographic information into computer as necessary
Works with outside vendors on claim disputes to ensure proper reimbursement per contract and/or industry guidelines.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Aurora Medical Group
11.2009 - 11.2012
Evaluates accounts and prepares adjustments to refund payments and correct discrepancies as necessary, Vision, Ob Gyn, Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Registration
Schedule/reschedule patient appointments in GE
Complete referrals /enter referral in to GE
Maintains working knowledge of AHC managed care contracts, Medicare
Medical Assistance, Workman's Compensation guidelines, discount rules and insurance billing
Manages on-line work list and reports to insure timely and accurate filing and resolution of claims
Updates patient demographic information into computer as necessary
Works with outside vendors on claim disputes to ensure proper reimbursement per contract and/or industry guidelines
Enter messages into Cerner
Capture patient demographics
Answer multiple phone lines
Collect co-pays
Enter patient insurance information
Obtain authorizations
Check status of patient's accounts
Post co-payments to patients accounts/print/write recipes
Check Aurora Health Care's Refill line/ Check the My Aurora website, direct all messages to appropriate nurse/CSR
RECEPTIONIST
Raether Chiropractic
06.2007 - 10.2008
Answer multiple lines to schedule or reschedule patients
Collect co-pays and enter entries into patient accounts
Enter diagnoses into practice management software (Eclipse)
Verify insurance coverage and eligibility of patients
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