Experience

Surgical Management Professionals

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ASC Coding Specialist

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT procedure and HCPCS codes to outpatient surgical visits in an ambulatory surgery center setting Responsible for the daily coding for two ASC's with an overall accuracy of 95% Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT procedure and HCPCS codes to outpatient surgical visits in an ambulatory surgery center setting Responsible for the daily coding for two ASC's with an overall accuracy of 95%



Surgical Notes

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Medical Coder

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2016

  • Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis, CPT procedure and HCPCS codes to outpatient surgical visits in an ambulatory surgery center setting • Responsible for coding approximately 90-120 cases/day with an overall 95% accuracy • Proficient in coding multi-specialty procedures including pain, GI, general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedic, integumentary, ENT, urology and some ophthalmology • Provide daily QA for other coders along with appropriate educational feedback • Involved with internal audits, continuing education and compliance standards for the coding department • Research facility denials for procedures and recommend appropriate actions Show less



Lincoln Surgery Center

• Greater Denver Area

• Coder/Biller

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to outpatient surgical visits • Responsible for coding entire caseload, approximately 400-450 cases/month • Responsible for balancing month end reports • Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to outpatient surgical visits • Responsible for coding entire caseload, approximately 400-450 cases/month • Responsible for balancing month end reports



Academic Pain Physicians of Colorado Springs

• Colorado Springs

• Office Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Dec 2008

  • Responsible for overall management and day-to-day operations of single physician pain management practice • Responsible for staff management/human resources, accounts payable, credentialing of physician and allied health professionals, surgery scheduling • Oversee external billing company and existing insurance contracts • Involved in all aspects of opening and establishing a new practice • Responsible for overall management and day-to-day operations of single physician pain management practice • Responsible for staff management/human resources, accounts payable, credentialing of physician and allied health professionals, surgery scheduling • Oversee external billing company and existing insurance contracts • Involved in all aspects of opening and establishing a new practice



Surgical Center at Premier

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coder/Biller

  • May 2004 - Nov 2006

  • Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to outpatient surgical visits • Responsible for coding entire caseload, approximately 400-450 cases/month • Responsible for balancing month end reports • Supervisor for front desk/admissions and medical records department; oversee 4 staff members • Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to outpatient surgical visits • Responsible for coding entire caseload, approximately 400-450 cases/month • Responsible for balancing month end reports • Supervisor for front desk/admissions and medical records department; oversee 4 staff members



The Surgery Center at Printers Park

• Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Coder/Biller

  • Jul 2000 - May 2004

  • Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to outpatient surgical visits including general, digestive, orthopedic, plastic, vascular, ophthalmology, GI and pain management procedures • Responsible for coding entire caseload, approximately 900-950 cases/month • Responsible for balancing month end reports • Role as HIPAA Compliance Officer • Developed HIPAA and medical information systems policies and procedures • Responsible for keeping current on coding rules and regulations • Knowledge of all jobs within the business office and able to back-up as needed; supervisor admissions and scheduling • Involved with JCAHO survey and accreditation Show less



Memorial Hospital

• Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Coder

  • Jun 1998 - Jun 2000

  • Assigned appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to emergency department and outpatient visits • Assigned appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to emergency department and outpatient visits