Katrina Slayton, CPC
Certified Coding Associate at MedQuest Associates- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
AAPCJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart AssociationAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
HIPAA Certification
Altierus Career College -
OSHA Certifcation
CareerSafe Online
Experience
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MedQuest Associates
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Certified Coding Associate
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Nov 2022 - Present
Assign appropriate diagnoses, procedures, modifiers, and other codes based on documentation utilizing correct coding conventions and established policies and procedures. Exceeds departmental productivity and quality standards Researching and resolving client coding and documentation questions utilizing appropriate resources. Contributes to current client-specific coding guidelines for assigned clients. Interacts with the Team Lead to resolve documentation insufficiencies prior to code assignment when appropriate. Conducts quality assurance review of codes assigned by computer-assisted coding (CAC) or other coding sources as assigned. Provide feedback to the source of coding to ensure accuracy going forward. Supports all compliance activities related to state and federal regulatory requirements, healthcare accreditation standards, and all other applicable regulations that govern the use and disclosure of patient, financial, or other confidential information.
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Contact Medical
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Biller & Coder (Externship)
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Mar 2022 - May 2022
Communicated with patients, case managers, and insurance reps to confirm the start of care dates, demographics, treatment plan, and insurance. Created charts in the home health care database and DME database from orders. Assigned ICD-10 codes appropriately after abstracting pertinent information from patient records. Assigned physical therapy, occupational therapy, and skilled nursing staff for home health care patients. Followed up on unpaid claims, overdue DME equipment, and re-authorization insurance claims. Corrected discrepancies in audits for insurance companies.
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Gwinnett County Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
• Adhere to the curriculum and maintain compliance with lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher. • Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals. • Assign and explain homework. • Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria. • Adhere to the curriculum and maintain compliance with lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher. • Follow procedures and achieve lesson goals. • Assign and explain homework. • Oversee students outside of the classroom including in the hallways and cafeteria.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Veteran Claims Examiner
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Mar 2009 - Oct 2011
• Assigned increasingly difficult claims to adjudicate; these education benefits included but were not limited to Chapter 30, 1606, 1607, and Chapter 33. • Reviewed claims for factual and legal accuracy, adequacy, and acceptability in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, precedents, and other criteria. While maintaining comprehensive and detailed knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.• Approved award documents that allowed or disallowed payment of money to claimants, or the certification of eligibility or ineligibility for other benefits.• Upon evaluation, researched regulations, communicated with college certifying officials, and based my findings on information received to properly adjudicate the claims assigned.• Prepared and released written correspondence to members of Congress, the White House, and other Federal, State and local agencies on case assignments and other controlled correspondence.• Assisted veterans through VA- Online “Right Now Web” system with questions and complaints.• Counseled veterans, service persons, and dependents seeking educational direction in person while working in public contact. Proficient in the use of Benefits Delivery Network (BDN), Long Term Solution (LTS), Web Enabled Approval Management System (WEAMS), Veterans Information Solution (VIS), Veterans Appeals Control and Locator System (VACOLS), and The Imaging Management System (TIMS).• Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for program regulations and administrative policies in the assigned area during the research of appropriate sources and obtains needed information, utilizing learned VA directives (e.g., M22-4 manuals, VBA letters, Policies Advisories, and local directives) to ensure proper handling of claims for further application improvements.
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Program Support Clerk (Income Verification)
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Jan 2009 - Mar 2009
• Established the correct eligibility for VA health benefits for veterans based on evaluation of comprehensive documents submitted by veteran(s) for appropriateness, adherence to specific program rules, and general federal financial requirements.• Answered and solved concerns from incoming callers.• Reviewed 10-10EZR, 1040, W-2's, 1099, RA’s, rollovers, and stocks & bonds with veterans; explained the income verification process using the means test threshold, and then develop written reports of findings and recommendations; negotiates corrective action; and conducts post-review evaluation of corrective action.• Determined the veterans Means Test status and priority group through income matching with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) and evaluation of income and assets based on pension guidelines as required by law.• Provided accurate verification and eligibility decisions.• Sorted assigned incoming mail to Legal Administrative Specialists (LAS).• Researched unidentifiable mail. Used the VISTA system to search documents with no SSN or case numbers.• Entered Certified mail in the Eligibility Data Base system (EDB), and then delivered to the Legal Administrative Specialists (LAS) for signatures.
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Defense Logistics Agency
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Administrative Assistant
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Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
• Assembled and summarized data on programs by compiling/reviewing data from a variety of sources such as: computer listings, files, and other reports on effectiveness, production, cost, documentation status, utilization, correctness and completion. Prepared reports/summaries /personnel actions for review by supervisor. • Scheduled, coordinated, and maintained records of all training for all division employees. Assisted with new Hire Orientation which involved: preparing New Hire packages, scheduling physicals, scheduling CAC appointments, and showing orientation videos. Provided exceptional service and support to employees with the necessary documents for TSP, health / life insurance, transition assistance, travel, and local accommodations. • Assisted in training for new hire employees as well as served as the Common Access Card (CAC) Certified Transaction Agent (CTA) to perform reset of pins for employees as required. • Notified Branch Chief, and Lead Program Specialist as directed, on issues or concerns that may impact agency priorities and assigned work, based on received incoming correspondence, while screening all material prior to distribution for suspense dates, established controls, and followed up. • Formed rough drafts, notes, oral instructions, type correspondence, forms, and reports. • Performed a variety of general clerical tasks such as: Ensured Automated Time and Attendance Personnel System (ATAAPS) input and records maintenance, scheduled appointments, arranged time, participants, and location of meetings. Also, made travel arrangements for activity personnel. • Received and maintained pertinent files, records, and office materials to support division Received and maintained provided rosters, including on-call rosters for emergency requisitions, site manager and alternate site manager contact information, organizational charts, and other personnel rosters.
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Freedom Realtors of Middle GA
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Administrative Assistant / Office Administrator
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Oct 2005 - Nov 2007
• Handled inbounds/outbound calls to/from Customers, Mortgage Loan Officers, closing attorneys, and appraiser on a daily basis. • Resolved problems and complaints customers/clients may have had about property listing/sales. • Typed e-mails, letters, and contracts. Created ads in magazines, newspapers, and property flyers. • Took inside/outside pictures of properties, put property information in MLS and on various web sites. • Sent out mass postcards and newsletters, scheduled closings, ordered catering for agents opens, and sent faxes. • Photocopied checks and distributed to correct internal parties. • Located, researched and summarized statistical and informational data accurately from a variety of sources into reports, summaries, recommendations, etc. • Ensured documents were grammatically correct and edited documents for phrasing, punctuation, capitalization, spelling and appropriate format. Carried out and coordinated day-to-day administrative and clerical support activities required to accomplish the work of a complex program/office. • Created spreadsheets in excel for production status, expense reports, labels, and time sheets. • Used various programs to create Market Reports and Market Analysis Reports.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircrew Life Support
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Mar 2000 - Sep 2004
• Inspected and maintained aircrew and passenger life support equipment such as: Advance Concept Ejection System (ACES II) parachute and survival kit assemblies, torso harnesses, LRU-16/P life rafts, LPU-9/P life preservers, CWU-21/P, 21A/P and CWU-74/P anti-exposure suits, CSU-13/P and 17/P anti-G garments, SRU-21/P and Air Ace survival vests, HGU-55/P protective helmets, MBU-12/P and 20/P oxygen masks, nuclear flash blindness goggles, night vision goggles, aircrew chemical warfare equipment, CWU-23/P liners, CWU-22/P batted underwear and CRU-80/P filter packs. • Installed and removed life support equipment, while ensuring accountability and serviceability of equipment for KC-135R, EC-137, and F-16 aircraft. • Issued and fitted protective flight equipment to aircrew members. • Performed duties as an MBU-13/P inspector in contamination control area; during this time inspected PRC-90, 90-2 and 112 emergency radios, URT-33C/M emergency locator transmitters and SRU-16/P minimum survival kits. • Instructed pilots in water survival and search & rescue training, evasion procedures, emergency egress, combat survival procedures, environmental hazards, and other survival actions. Also instructed aircrew hanging harness post ejection and bail-out descent procedures, and chemical defense. donning, doffing, and decontaminating procedures, and use of global positioning systems. • Primary Munitions monitor, Primary Composite Tool Kit monitor and Alternate Vehicle Control monitor.
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Education
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2021 - 2022
Altierus Career College
Medical Billing & Coding Diploma, 4.0 -
2009 - 2011
Shorter University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management
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