Waketha Allen
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Billing and Coding Specialist talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Well-informed in medical terminology and anatomy. Detailed oriented offering skills and education required to effectively fulfill the job.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Urology of Greater Atlanta
Stockbridge, Georgia
04.2023 - Current
- Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with coding regulations.
- Coded diagnoses and procedures from patient medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes.
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes to ensure proper reimbursement levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Researched discrepancies between documentation and billing information in order to resolve any issues prior to submission.
Coder/Billing
Mercer Medicine
Macon, Georgia
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Responded to coding questions from callers and other internal departments.
- Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book.
- Reconciled clinical notes, patient forms and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare Reimbursement
Virginia College
Macon, GA06-2016
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Data security procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Ethical standards
- Regulatory guidelines
- Medical Billing
Certification
- AAPC Certified CPC since 2016
Timeline
Medical Coder
Urology of Greater Atlanta
04.2023 - Current
Coder/Billing
Mercer Medicine
10.2021 - 11.2022
- AAPC Certified CPC since 2016
Associate of Science - Healthcare Reimbursement
Virginia College
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