Experience

College of Southern Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Program Coordinator, Health Information Management/Medical Coding Program

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Responsible for the development of HIM/Medical Coding program to meet accreditation standards, creation of classes and curriculum development to ensure classes have robust content and rigorous outcomes. Responsible monitoring the learning outcomes and student retention goals for the program and the college. Placement of students in healthcare facilities for practicum placement hours.

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  Teaching Health care information classes to students enrolled in the HIM and Medical Assistant programs. program at the College. Helped develop and update the curriculum to greater meet the industry skills that are needed for coders and HIM professionals. Classes include ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure coding CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, HIM introduction classes, Legal aspects in Healthcare, Medical Assisting Office procedures, medical terminology and more. Duties also include oversight of the 10 week practicum class for the students after they complete their coding classes. This oversight has included development of alternative practicum activities for students who are unable to attend an in-person practicum experience. Show less

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2017

  Taught classes in the Medical Coding Certificate program. Classes included ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding systems. I also oversaw the 10 week practicum class for the finishing students.



ROI

• Botswana
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coder/Auditor

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

  Responsible for coding and abstracting cases for a variety of mid-size hospitals. Case mix includes Emergency Department cases with procedures, Observation cases with and without procedures and same day surgery cases. Assignment of ICD-10-CM codes and CPT-4 procedure codes for the cases reviewed. Expected to review surgical documentation and assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT-4 procedure codes for all surgical cases performed. Cases include wound care , ancillary, orthopedic cases, general surgery cases, ophthalmologic surgeries, ear, nose and throat surgical cases, gynecologic surgery and genitourinary cases and general interventional radiology cases. Show less



nThrive

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

• Medical Coder (Interventional Cardiology)

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  Auditing the Interventional Radiology coding for a large multi-facility hospital system. Review the CPT and ICD-10-CM codes on inpatient and outpatient records for accuracy and verify application of correct coding standards. When errors or omissions are found responsible for making changes and submitting the account for billing. Cases include heart catheterizations, neurovascular interventions, lower extremity revascularizations, biopsies and other vascular interventions. Participation in ongoing training and education for coders. Show less



BAY AREA ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE, P.A.

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coder

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2018

  Responsible for the surgical coding for 4-5 busy orthopedic surgeons. Coding consultations and hospital visits for E/M billing as well as office chart reviews and audits. Responsible for communication for physicians about documentation updates and education regarding changes and correct coding standards. Responsible for the surgical coding for 4-5 busy orthopedic surgeons. Coding consultations and hospital visits for E/M billing as well as office chart reviews and audits. Responsible for communication for physicians about documentation updates and education regarding changes and correct coding standards.



Baylor Scott & White Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Coding Auditor

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

  Responsible for the auditing of coded records at a specialized heart and vascular hospital. Responsible for coding as assigned to various Baylor facilities as volumes dictate. The case mix includes interventional radiology, heart and vascular catheterization, bypass and other heart and vascular surgical procedures. Audits cover the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 and HCPCS, MS-DRG coding and abstracting. Active in weekly auditor meetings to establish policy and education for coders and physician education recommendations. Participation in ongoing training and education for coders. Attendance in monthly training seminars and quarterly coding summits. Show less



HealthPro Business Solutions

• Coder

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for coding all reports for three ambulatory surgical centers and various office based physician practices. Expected to review surgical documentation and assign ICD-9 diagnosis codes and CPT-4 procedure codes for all surgical cases performed. Cases may include orthopedic cases, ophthalmologic surgeries, ear, nose and throat surgical cases, plastic surgery, and genitourinary cases. Periodically asked to perform chart audits on the office visit coding for physicians and providers to verify correct coding and perform coding audits on surgical cases previously coded and suggest correct coding changes if applicable. Show less



Anne Arundel Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coder

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2016

  Coding the Interventional Radiology cases with ICD-9 and CPT codes. Coding the Interventional Radiology cases with ICD-9 and CPT codes.



Maryland Brain and Spine

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

• Coder

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2009

  Coded the surgical cases and consultations performed by five busy neurosurgeons. Also conducted office visit coding audits and educated the providers on changes in coding rules and guidelines to help maximize reimbursement and comply with correct coding rules. Performed the charge entry for the surgical cases. Coded the surgical cases and consultations performed by five busy neurosurgeons. Also conducted office visit coding audits and educated the providers on changes in coding rules and guidelines to help maximize reimbursement and comply with correct coding rules. Performed the charge entry for the surgical cases.