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REMOTE OUTPATIENT CODER
Professional Summary

Highly productive outpatient coder with experience in various hospital systems. Registered Health Information Management Administrator. Seeking a position with advancement opportunities.

Licenses

RHIA Certification

American Health Information Management Association

Skill Highlights
  • Maintains strict confidentiality
  • Extensive anatomy/physiology knowledge
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
  • Experience using Horizon Patient Folder, Cerner, Epic, Meditech, 3M, Access Anywhere, CAC, PICIS
  • ICD-9 coding
  • Trained in ASC Coding
  • CPT and HCPCS coding
  • Team player with positive attitude
  • Bariatric surgery, gastro, ENT, ortho experience

Professional Experience
Remote Outpatient Coder12/2011 to CurrentUnited Audit SystemsCincinnati, OH
  • Assigned ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes to Same Day Surgery and Emergency Department accounts
  • Assigned CPT procedure codes and HCPCS modifiers to appropriate codes
  • Adhered to coding principles and standards for Mercy Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • Achieved 96% coding accuracy rate, with average of 6 (Mercy) and 4.5 (CCF) SDS charts per hour
  • Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
  • Self motivator, easily adapts to changes in work flow
Remote Outpatient Coder12/2010 to CurrentPyramid Healthcare SolutionsDeland, FL
  • Assigned ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes to Same Day Surgery and Emergency Department accounts for Inova Health Systems (VA), Parkview Health Systems (IN), Taylor Regional (KY)
  • Assigned CPT procedure codes and HCPCS modifiers as appropriate
  • Achieved 96% coding accuracy rate, with average of 6.75 SDS charts per hour, 16.25 ED charts per hour
Outpatient Coder PRN09/2009 to 06/2011Florida Hospital DelandDeland, FL
  • Assigned ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes to Emergency Department, Outpatient, and Recurring records
  • Adhered to coding principles and standards
  • Utilized electronic medical record system to finalize patient bills
  • Developed an Excel spreadsheet to track pending charts (missing charges, incomplete or unclear final diagnosis, lacking physician signature)
Coder III09/2009 to 12/2010Memorial Hospital JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL
  • Assigned ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes to Same Day surgery accounts
  • AssignedCPT procedure codes and HCPCS modifiers to appropriate codes
  • Adhered to coding principles and standards
  • Utilizes Meditech and 3M Encoder software
  • Achieved a coding average of 6 SDS charts per hour
Coder07/2006 to 09/2009Florida Hospital DelandDeland, FL
  • Examined diagnosis codes for accuracy, completeness, specificity and appropriateness according to services rendered
  • Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
  • Consistently ensured proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.
HIM Specialist05/2004 to 03/2006Halifax Medical CenterDaytona Beach, FL
  • Instructed other employees in areas of chart assembly and analysis
  • Aided physicians In chart completion area
  • Performed qualitative/quantitative analysis on inpatient charts
  • Served as a floater in the department due to knowledge of various positions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations by appropriately handling patient information.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Health Services AdministrationUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL, United States

August 2011- May 2012

Bachelor of Science: Health Information Management2006University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL, United States
Associate of Applied Science: Health Information Management2004Daytona Beach Community CollegeDaytona Beach, FL, United States
Associate of Arts: General Education2000Daytona Beach Community CollegeDaytona Beach, FL, United States
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • United Audit Systems
  • Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
  • Florida Hospital Deland
  • Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
  • Halifax Medical Center

School Attended

  • University of Central Florida
  • Daytona Beach Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Remote Outpatient Coder
  • Outpatient Coder PRN
  • Coder III
  • Coder
  • HIM Specialist

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Health Services Administration
    Bachelor of Science : Health Information Management 2006
    Associate of Applied Science : Health Information Management 2004
    Associate of Arts : General Education 2000

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