Outpatient Coding Specialist with 7 years providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings.
Skills
Outpatient records coding proficiency
Ancillary
Endoscopy
Outpatient treatment center
Expert knowledge of ICD-9 coding conventions as required for coding quality reviews, training, and audits
Familiarity with ICD-10 as necessary for transition planning
Research and data analysis
Records management professional
Medical terminology expert
Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers
Work History
RHIT, Medical Outpatient Coder02/2008 to Current Golden Valley Memorial Hospital – 1600 N. Second St. Clinton,
MO 64735
Assigned appropriate outpatient medical codes.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing.
Thoroughly researched newly identified diagnoses and/or medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge.
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality.
Medical Record Analyst, RHIT10/2002 to 02/2008 Bates County Memorial Hospital – 615 W Nursery St. Butler,
MO 64730
Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation.
Prepared patient charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary.
Responded to correspondence from insurance companies.
Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner.
General Manager 1996--2002; Asst Manager, Shift Leader, Crew 1989--199611/1989 to 09/2002 Hardee's – Harrisonville, MO and Butler,
MO
Maintained high standards of customer service and quality at all times.
Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Health Information Technology2006Penn Valley Metropolitan Community College
- 3201 SW Trafficway, Kansas City,
MO 64111
