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CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER
Professional Summary
Experienced Coder offering over 5 years of healthcare experience. Highly accurate and efficient with strong time management skills and reliable, hardworking nature.
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Work History
03/2016 to CurrentCertified Medical CoderMount Sinai Medical Center Of Miami Beach | Aventura , FL
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Used Epic and Encoder to input information into computerized patient record system.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Performed coding procedures for emergency room and outpatient services.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Used Encoder to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
06/2013 to 03/2016Charge Capture SpecialistAvera Health | Milbank , SD
- Worked with clinical departments to maintain complete, accurate and compliant charge capture functions.
- Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Identify infusion, injection and transfusion charges per existing CPT hierarchy guidelines for ED and outpatient/bedded outpatient services.
- Calculated ED Evaluation and Managment (E&M) level.
- Enter charges, quantities and modifiers, when indicated, within 72 hrs of the patient's discharge.
- Maintained greater thank 97% completion rate of charges in less than 72 hours.
06/2005 to 06/2013Unit SecretaryChelsea Jewish Lifecare | Longmeadow , MA
- Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for S5E/Outpt Infusion/Chemo and patient needs.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Developed training protocols for new unit secretaries.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Facilitated lab orders and medication administration.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained rapport with all unit staff, including physicians, nurse and other healthcare personnel.
- Provided information for patient admissions and discharges to foster timely processing.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
- Coordinated front office duties, including customer service, patient scheduling.
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
08/2004 to 06/2005Patient Care TechnicianMunson Medical Center | Houghton Lake , MI
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Organized and maintained general supply storage areas.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Education
06/1993High School DiplomaCommerce High School, City, State
Certification | CodingAmerica Health Information Management Association
Certifications
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
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School Attended
- Commerce High School
- America Health Information Management Association
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Medical Coder
- Charge Capture Specialist
- Unit Secretary
- Patient Care Technician
Degrees
- 06/1993 High School Diploma
Certification | Coding
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