Inpatient Medical Coder

• Sep 2021 - Present

Inpatient Medical Coder

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

Inpatient Coder

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

~Ensures timely and accurate coding utilizing ICD-10-CM/PCS of patient accounts ~Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing official coding books, computer assisted coding/encoding software to facilitate code assignment. Proficient in Epic and Trucode~Performs abstracting of appropriate information in the Inpatient Medical Record~Submits physician queries when clarification of documentation is needed~Demonstrates continuous learning to stay abreast of new and revised guidelines, practices and terminology~Attends coding meetings and conference calls, as required Show less

Outpatient Coder/Charge Capture Specialist

• Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

~Ensures timely and accurate coding of patient accounts ~Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing official coding books, computer assisted coding/encoding software to facilitate code assignment. Proficient in Epic and Trucode~Performs abstracting of appropriate information in the Outpatient Medical Record~Demonstrates continuous learning to stay abreast of new and revised guidelines, practices and terminology~Attends coding meetings and conference calls, as required

Secretary

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

~ Edits physician billing cards with correct ICD-9 and CPT codes, communicates with billing company~ Works closely with Health Information Department regarding physician chart deficiencies~ Handles the coordination of death certificates~ Acts as a liason between hospital staff and hospitalists~ Acquires physician signatures for various documentation~ Performs and completes special projects~ Handles administrative duties, such as ordering supplies, mail, faxes, telephone calls and scheduling meetings Show less

Clinical Experience

• Jan 2013 - May 2014

~ Extensive training in coding of inpatient and outpatient medical records~ Abstracts and issues ICD-9 codes and CPT codes using 3M Encoder~ Preps and scans medical records into Meditech system~ Attends ICD-10 training seminars~ Observes hospital registration process~ Assists with issuing birth certificates~ Observes incomplete and delinquent chart process