Medical Coder Resume Example Change Healthcare Corporation

MEDICAL CODER

Summary

Cheerful Medical Coder with a career spent assessing provider documentation to ensure that appropriate codes have been assigned. Honest individual with a strong work ethic and a can-do demeanor. Well-versed in ICD-10 coding. Ready to tackle new challenges in an office-based environment. Efficient Medical Coder proudly touting over nine years' experience in resolving coding errors and observing strict data security practices. Polished professional with a vast medical terminology background. Offering task prioritization expertise in fast-paced environments. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills

Healthcare claim coding
Data entry

Medical terminology
Documentation oversight

Experience

Change Healthcare CorporationOctober 2011 to CurrentMedical Coder
Ludlow, MA

Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
Coded medical observations and professional services delivered for each patient.
Coded outpatient encounters at rate of 400 per day and 50 complex specialty coding, maintaining 97% accuracy.
Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing.
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.

Mullins-Marion Christian SchoolAugust 2006 to June 2008Teachers Assistant
Mullins, SC

Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.

Blumenthal Mills, Inc.March 1993 to April 2006Administrative Specialist
Marion, SC

Handled all incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Scheduled appointments for management teams and maintained updated calendar using Microsoft system.
Supervised set up of conference rooms for corporate meetings and other events.
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues for speedy resolution.
Cultivated relationships with manufacturing suppliers to drive beneficial business deals.
Attended meetings and took meticulous notes to disseminate to all participants.
Generated various reports to present decision-makers with valuable data.
Supported office operations, managed client correspondence, tracked records and handled internal communications.
Answered 300 daily phone calls on multi-line phone system and transferred calls to appropriate department.
Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures.
Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to building.
Maintained office schedule and special event calendars for management group, factoring in availability and expected operational demands to keep workloads in balance.
Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
Worked professionally to handle all client, vendor and public guest requirements.
Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs.
Facilitated troubleshooting, maintenance and updates for office systems.
Kept detailed inventory records and made supply orders, cutting costs by monitoring use and effectively sourcing products.
Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
Requisitioned office supplies, assisted in payroll, performed recordkeeping and tracked time cards for all departmental office employees.
Sorted incoming mail and disseminated all correspondence to applicable departments.
Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
Maintained personnel records, including applications, performance reports, payroll records, and medical files.
Assisted planning and executing corporate meetings, lunches and special events for groups of 400+ employees.

Education and Training

Florence Darlington Technical CollegeSome College (No Degree): Associates Degree in Business AdministrationFlorence SC

Professional Medical TrainingCertificate in Medical CodingFlorence SC

Certifications

Certified Professional Coder

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Change Healthcare Corporation
Mullins-Marion Christian School
Blumenthal Mills, Inc.

School Attended

Florence Darlington Technical College
Professional Medical Training

Job Titles Held:

Medical Coder
Teachers Assistant
Administrative Specialist

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : Associates Degree in Business Administration
Certificate in Medical Coding

Medical Coder Resume Example

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