Valerie Wiggins
Medical Coder
Timmonsville,SC
Summary
Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Medical Coder II
Atrium Health
02.2008 - 11.2023
- Enhanced accuracy by implementing thorough medical record reviews and diagnostic coding.
- Supported compliance initiatives through meticulous adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation of patient diagnoses and treatments.
- Time management skills were utilized effectively to balance competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Administrative Assistant
MASS Solutions
09.2006 - 01.2008
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Customer Support Specialist
Palmetto
03.2005 - 12.2007
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.
- Streamlined support processes for increased efficiency and reduced response times.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and improve overall service quality.
- Participated in regular meetings with management to discuss ongoing departmental challenges and propose actionable solutions.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Education
Medical Terminology, Medical Transcription,
Empire Medical Secretarial Course
New York, NYReceived Certificate After Completion - ICD-9-CM And CPT, Anatomy And Physiology
Florence Darlington Technical Continuing Education
Florence, SC06.2005
Skills
- Certified Professional Coder
- Diagnostic Coding
- Procedural Coding
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Coding (ICD-10 and CPT)
- Epic Systems
- Data Verification
- Data Entry
- Word Processing Software
- Patient Data Coding
- Transcribing
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Outpatient Medical Coder II
Atrium Health
02.2008 - 11.2023
Administrative Assistant
MASS Solutions
09.2006 - 01.2008
Customer Support Specialist
Palmetto
03.2005 - 12.2007
Medical Terminology, Medical Transcription,
Empire Medical Secretarial Course
Received Certificate After Completion - ICD-9-CM And CPT, Anatomy And Physiology
Florence Darlington Technical Continuing Education
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