YOLANDA HARRIS
Amherst,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Professional Coder specializing in ICD-10 coding and HIPAA compliance. Proven track record in enhancing coding accuracy and documentation standards at Trinity Medical through collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to continuous professional development and leveraging data analysis to improve billing processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coder Analyst
Trinity Medical Orthopaedics
10.2019 - Current
- Ensured quality by actively participating in code reviews and adherence to standards.
- Enhanced coding skills through continuous learning of emerging programming technologies.
- Maintained coding excellence by following industry best practices and latest technologies.
- Utilized coding resources effectively, including manuals and online encoders for accuracy.
- Applied AMA and CMS coding conventions to accurately assign diagnostic codes.
- Analyzed patient charts to gain insights into health histories and treatments.
Coder
Buffalo Orthopaedic Group
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Enhanced documentation accuracy and efficiency through collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Resolved billing discrepancies, improving overall workflow efficiency across departments.
- Engaged with physicians to clarify patient service inquiries, ensuring accurate information.
- Monitored coding regulation changes, providing compliance recommendations to the team.
- Demonstrated active listening and professional communication skills in all interactions.
- Followed up with medical staff to retrieve missing records information promptly.
- Processed requests for medical records from external organizations efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Reimbursement And Coding
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY12-2015
Bachelor of Science -
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI06-1996
Skills
- Healthcare vocabulary
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Medical coding expertise
- Ongoing professional development
- ICD-10 coding expertise
- Medical billing code accuracy
- Epic Systems proficiency
- Certified professional coder (CPC)
- Data analysis
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Coder Analyst
Trinity Medical Orthopaedics
10.2019 - Current
Coder
Buffalo Orthopaedic Group
08.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Reimbursement And Coding
Bryant And Stratton College
Bachelor of Science -
Johnson & Wales University