Microsoft Office
Toni Smith
Denise
Leesville,SC
Summary
Capable medical coding intern with eight months of medical coding experience; experienced in extracting meaningful information from patient diagnoses and treatment, assigning and sequencing appropriate medical codes, conducting coding reviews and audits to ensure all documentation is accurate and complying with state and government requirements. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
- Demonstrated thorough, concise, and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal communication
- Performed all technical skills for each unit population by rendering professional care including blood glucose monitoring, IV's, splints, slings, and specialty beds.
Eau Claire Cooperative Health
- Received, audited, and processed incoming service authorizations for Medicaid and Medicare services.
- Ensured requested services were authorized accurately, researched procedure and diagnosis codes for criteria and ensured services were not duplicated.
- Converted information obtained from providers/members (received via fax, phone, or mail) into electronic records, facilitated and assisted in authorizations. Managed over 25 prior authorizations daily.
Education
Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
10.2022 - 10.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
08.1993 - 06.1995
Skills
Organizational skills
Clerical Support
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Data Entry
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
MS Office
Self-Motivated
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Medical Coding
Affiliations
- American Health Information Management Association
- Education Devry University - Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
- Hedis Certification
- Piedmont Technical College - Licensed Practical Nurse
Software
Excel Spreadsheets
Certification
AHIMA - Certified Coding Associate
Timeline
AHIMA - Certified Coding Associate
12-2023
DeVry University - Certification, Medical Billing And Coding
10.2022 - 10.2023
Piedmont Technical College - Diploma, Practical Nursing
08.1993 - 06.1995
- Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
- Eau Claire Cooperative Health