VERONICA FIGUEROA
Bradenton
Summary
Experienced and detail oriented Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with extensive expertise in surgical orthopedic, podiatry, and pain management coding. Skilled in both inpatient and outpatient E/M coding, CPT and ICD-10 accuracy, and resolving claim denials. Adept at reviewing complex operative reports, applying modifiers correctly, and ensuring payer compliance. Highly proficient in Epic, AdventHealth, Athena, and Intergy, with a strong reputation for accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration with providers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
Orlando Health - FMC
01.2022 - Current
- Code surgical, inpatient, and outpatient encounters for orthopedic, podiatry, and pain management departments.
- Assign accurate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier codes in compliance with CMS and payer-specific guidelines.
- Review operative reports and documentation to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Collaborate with physicians and PAs to resolve discrepancies and clarify coding questions.
- Address denials, and prepare appeals to ensure accurate reimbursement.
- Maintain expert knowledge of global periods, NCCI edits, and payer regulations for surgical services.
- Remote
Medical Coder - Pain Management
Synergy Medical
Bradenton
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Code for pain management procedures, including injections, RFAs, and medication administration.
- Verify appropriate J-codes, CPT codes, and modifiers for all interventional pain procedures.
- Ensure all coding and documentation meet payer and compliance standards.
- Review denials and underpayments to identify trends and recommend corrections.
- Communicate with providers to resolve discrepancies in documentation or diagnosis coding.
- Bradenton, FL
Medical Receptionist / Coding Assistant
Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists
Bradenton
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Supported the billing and coding department in reviewing and sequencing CPT and diagnosis codes.
- Scheduled diagnostic, surgical, and post-operative appointments while verifying insurance coverage.
- Assisted in reviewing operative reports and ensuring coding accuracy for podiatry procedures.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Bradenton, FL
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Coding and Billing
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FLSkills
- Surgical Coding (Orthopedic & Podiatry)
- Pain Management & Injection Coding
- Inpatient & Outpatient E/M Coding
- CPT
- ICD-10
- HCPCS
- Modifiers
- NCCI Edits
- Charge Entry & Denial Resolution
- Documentation Review & Compliance
- Epic
- Intergy
- Encoder
- Advent Health
- Baycare
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), AAPC
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
Orlando Health - FMC
01.2022 - Current
Medical Coder - Pain Management
Synergy Medical
07.2021 - 01.2022
Medical Receptionist / Coding Assistant
Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists
10.2018 - 07.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Coding and Billing
Manatee Technical College