Inpatient/Outpatient Coder Resume Example Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CODER

Professional Summary

Inpatient and outpatient records professional coder with ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding experience. Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers. Seeks a part-time position in inpatient or outpatient coding.

Licenses

CPC

Skill Highlights

Maintains strict confidentiality
OB-GYN, surgery, gastro, ENT, ortho experience
Extensive anatomy/physiology knowledge
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
ICD-9 coding
Good written communication
Team player with positive attitude
Strong work ethic
HIPAA compliance
CPT and HCPCS coding
Quality assessment of coded data

Professional Experience

Inpatient/Outpatient Coder
December 2008 to CurrentMobile Infirmary Medical Center － Mobile, AL

Research diagnosis/procedure coding and sequencing based on ICD 9-Cm Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, CMS regulations and policies and DRG accuracy and optimization for reimbursement.
Carefully coded disease and injury diagnoses, acuity of care and procedures in an inpatient setting.
Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered.
Carefully coded disease and injury diagnoses, acuity of care and procedures in an inpatient setting.
Review of medical record documentation to validate coding document requirements, deficiencies and JCAHO,Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance requirements.
Contact with medical staff in the absence of the required documents, completion of the medical record or query for clarification of documentation.
Familiar with education resources, American Health Information Management Association, Coding Clinics and American Academy of Professional Coders.
Outpatient coding records to include : GI, Interventional radiology, heart cath, orthopedics, emergency room, diagnostics and other.

Outpatient Coder
June 1998 to October 2008Biloxi Regional Medical Center － Biloxi, MS

Started out as a receptionist in Medical Records and moved up in various positions to begin training as an outpatient coder in 2004.
Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered.
Reviewed diagnostic and procedural terminology for consistency with acceptable medical nomenclature.Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes.
Coded gi, emergency room, heart cath, and other various ambulatory surgery records.

Education and Training

Associate of Science : Medical Billing and Coding, 2008Virginia College － Biloxi, MS, Usa

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Biloxi Regional Medical Center

School Attended

Virginia College

Job Titles Held:

Inpatient/Outpatient Coder
Outpatient Coder

Degrees

Associate of Science : Medical Billing and Coding , 2008

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