Certified Risk Adjustment Coder with background in healthcare coding and auditing. Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret medical documentation for appropriate risk adjustment coding, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Strengths include thorough understanding of ICD-10-CM guidelines and HCC categories, along with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Have consistently streamlined coding processes and improved data accuracy in previous roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Coding Auditor
The Elevance Health Company, Inc
Miami, FL
05.2021 - Current
Conducted reviews of patient medical records to guarantee adherence to coding regulations while ensuring completeness. Precision in applying ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnosis and procedure coding while following CMS Medicare Risk Adjustment Coding Guidelines.
Engaged in reviewing lab results, operative reports, and discharge summaries as part of chart abstraction duties.
Proficiently employed coding software and tools to streamline the coding process.
Identified and researched any inconsistencies between documentation and billing details, promptly rectifying the issues prior to submission.
Ensured up-to-date understanding of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
Ensured documentation of accurate risk adjustment codes into EHR systems.
Collaborated with physicians to guarantee that an accurate assignment of diagnosis codes was achieved, based on information sourced from medical records.
Costumer Service
Publix Supermarket Customer Service
Miami, FL
02.2017 - 08.2021
Provided prompt customer service by greeting and answering inquiries regarding store merchandise and offerings.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise following store policies.
Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Delivered exceptional customer service and boosted sales potential through promoting loyalty programs.
Managed large sums of money following company security guidelines.
Sales Assistant
Rainbow Apparel
Miami, FL
10.2012 - 02.2017
Played a role in enhancing product visibility through attractive displays.
Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
Performed periodic audits on merchandise prices for accuracy.
Leveraged technology to facilitate timely access to essential customer data, purchase orders & inventory.
Achieved efficient resolution of customer complaints and issues, thereby maintaining positive relationships.
Unboxed and restocked merchandise to create visually appealing and organized product displays.
Monitored and identified security risks and thefts to proactively address or manage incidents.
Solutions Management Manager at National Government Services, Inc (An Elevance Health Company)Solutions Management Manager at National Government Services, Inc (An Elevance Health Company)
Provider Network Manager Sr. at Carelon Behavior Health (Subsidiary of Elevance Health)Provider Network Manager Sr. at Carelon Behavior Health (Subsidiary of Elevance Health)