Vicky Seely
Madison Lake,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented medical coder with extensive experience in Primary Care, Pediatrics, Orthopedics and Behavioral Health. Recently achieved over 97% accuracy in coding for rural health clinics. Proficient in ICD-10 and CPT coding, demonstrating strong critical thinking and organizational skills. Committed to enhancing coding accuracy and compliance with healthcare payer guidelines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Coder (Remote)
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Coded for multiple rural health clinics within Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
- Analyzed medical records for Primary Care and some Pediatric Specialty office and telemedicine encounters
- Determined appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes for Medicare and Medicaid with 2023 guidelines
- Audited or assigned professional and facility charges for office procedures, immunizations and labs
- Entered diagnosis codes to support medical necessity for all services
- Exceeded 97% accuracy standards on monthly audits and qualified for quarterly audits in July 2025
Orthopedic Coder (Remote)
TEKsystems
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Coded for multiple offices in partnership with Revo Health in Bloomington, MN
- Verified accuracy of codes recommended by AI and/or chosen by physicians for E/M levels, injections, procedures and diagnoses
- Determined eligibility for fracture care billing
- Tasked providers for missing or conflicting documentation
Pro Fee Coder (Remote)
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Coded for 11 clinics within SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
- Audited E/M codes for Behavioral Health and Primary Care physicians using 2021 guidelines and revised as needed
- Ensured accurate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes were submitted for clinic services
- Surpassed 95% quality standards on monthly audits and transitioned to quarterly audits in 2022
Certified Coder 1 (Remote)
Nuvance Health
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Coded for 1 hospital and 4 clinics within health system - 2 Primary Care, 1 Pediatrics and 1 Pediatric Endocrinology
- Analyzed proposed E/M codes using 1995 guidelines and corrected as needed
- Selected or validated diagnosis, procedure and supply codes for adult and pediatric office services
- Reviewed edits daily and denials weekly, and amended coding when supported by documentation
Medical Coder (On-site)
The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic
07.2009 - 03.2017
- Determined E/M codes on behalf of 9 orthopedic surgeons based on 1997 guidelines
- Reviewed and analyzed medical records for accurate coding of diagnoses, injections and external fixations
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy
Education
Diploma of Occupational Proficiency - Medical Coding Specialist
South Central College
North Mankato, MNAssociate in Arts - General Education
Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MNSkills
- ICD-10-CM coding
- CPT coding
- HCPCS level II coding
- E/M leveling
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Cerner 3M HDM and PowerChart
- Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel
Certification
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- AAPC Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC)
Accomplishments
- Elected 2026 Secretary/Treasurer for local AAPC chapter in October 2025
- Completed AAPC Behavioral Health Coding Course in June 2024
Timeline
Primary Care Coder (Remote)
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
01.2025 - 12.2025
Orthopedic Coder (Remote)
TEKsystems
08.2024 - 10.2024
Pro Fee Coder (Remote)
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 12.2023
Certified Coder 1 (Remote)
Nuvance Health
11.2017 - 08.2020
Medical Coder (On-site)
The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic
07.2009 - 03.2017
Diploma of Occupational Proficiency - Medical Coding Specialist
South Central College
Associate in Arts - General Education
Bethany Lutheran College