Zalak Rana
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic Senior Medical Coder with a proven track record at Zen Medical services, adept in HIPPA compliance and expert ICD-10 coding. Boasts certified professional coder certification and exceptional communication abilities. Hardworking Medical Scriber well-versed in medical terminology and specialty support. Competent and focused professional with expertise in updating charts and submitting paperwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Coder
Zen Medical Services
10.2022 - Current
- Accurately codes cases related to obstetrics and gynecology services, which involves coding complex OB/GYN cases, including high-risk pregnancies and fetal conditions, as well as procedures during antepartum, delivery, and postpartum
- Overhauled the medical coding system by integrating advanced coding tools, resulting in a 30% increase in overall accuracy and reducing coding errors by 25% within six months
- Conducted 15 training sessions over a span of 6 months, equipping new coders with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding proficiency, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall coding accuracy rates.
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Axial Health consultant Private Limited
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained electronic records of all claims submitted, tracking payment received from insurance companies
- Transcribed medical progress notes
- Possessed strong working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, legal aspects of coding and clinical documentation improvement
- Completed a typing test with 98% accuracy, achieving a speed of 50 words per minute, enhancing documentation speed
- Developed and maintained accurate and compliant coding documentation using CCS, achieving a 98% accuracy rate and reducing claim rejections by 15% over a six-month period.
Medical coder
Meditab Software (India) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Worked in a high-volume medical coding and collections environment to maintain exceptional standards of excellence
- Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures and treatment into the computer
- Accurately coded over 1,500 medical records per month using ICD-10 and CPT codes, improving claim acceptance rate by 25% through precise documentation and regular audits.
Jr. Medical Coder
Advantmed LLP
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Involved in medical record abstraction projects like ACO and HEDIS by detailed review and extraction of specific data from patient records assuring quality measurement and reporting
- Developed effective communication skills by leading weekly team meetings and presenting project updates to senior management
- Familiar with HIPAA requirements related to confidentiality of patient health information.
- Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in coding inpatient Spanish hand written medical records
Education
B.E Biomedical -
L.D College of Engineering
Ahmedabad, India07.2017
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Anatomy and physiology
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Strong Communication Skills
- Inpatient and outpatient coding
- Attention to details
- Time management
- EHR proficiency
- Strong attention to detail
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
Websites
Certification
CPC (AAPC)
Medical Office Administration (Allison)
Accomplishments
- Documented over 2,000 patients progress note in form SOAP note with a 99% accuracy rate.
- Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in coding documentation, significantly reducing claim rejections by 15% over six months.
- Implemented an innovative coding training program which reduced coding related errors by 20% across the team
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder
Zen Medical Services
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Axial Health consultant Private Limited
12.2021 - 09.2022
Medical coder
Meditab Software (India) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2019 - 11.2021
Jr. Medical Coder
Advantmed LLP
12.2017 - 10.2019
B.E Biomedical -
L.D College of Engineering
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