Experienced Medical Coder with strong expertise in medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and HCPCS coding. Proven ability to enhance coding accuracy and mentor junior coders to achieve departmental goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Loise Stokes Cleveland VA
Cleveland, OH
07.2008 - Current
Reviewed and analyzed medical records for accurate coding compliance with federal regulations.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve coding discrepancies and optimize reimbursement processes.
Implemented updates to coding procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency across the department.
Trained new staff on coding standards, guidelines, and software systems to ensure consistent performance.
Medical Coder
Sierra7
01.2018 - 07.2026
Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
Medical Coder
Cooper Thomas
01.2017 - 01.2018
Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Medical Coder
Peak
Cleveland, OH
01.2009 - 01.2017
Conducted regular audits of coded claims to identify errors and recommend corrective actions for improvement.
Developed training materials for ongoing education on ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems.
Led initiatives to streamline billing processes, resulting in reduced turnaround times for claim submissions.
Mentored junior coders in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high-quality work.