Experience

Loma Linda University Health

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

• Coding Supervisor- FPBO Department

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  San Bernardino, CA Report to Coding Manager. Manage unit to maintain consistent staffing necessary to achieve maximum productivity. Maintain a current knowledge of ICD-10 & CPT coding systems and CCI/ Payor coding guidelines. Maximize compliance potential of automated Claims Manager system by defining edits based on appropriate coding guidelines. Motivate employees to promote proactive thinking in problem solving. Provide employee training, evaluate individual performance and perform disciplinary… Show more Report to Coding Manager. Manage unit to maintain consistent staffing necessary to achieve maximum productivity. Maintain a current knowledge of ICD-10 & CPT coding systems and CCI/ Payor coding guidelines. Maximize compliance potential of automated Claims Manager system by defining edits based on appropriate coding guidelines. Motivate employees to promote proactive thinking in problem solving. Provide employee training, evaluate individual performance and perform disciplinary action as required. Communicate regularly with the Coding Manager regarding status of work in progress, including pre-billing edits and coding completed/not completed during the month. Review and implement changes to coding procedures as required, assuring compliance with all coding guidelines. Be the coding resource to the FPBO department and physicians groups when questions arise. Prioritize projects and delegate to appropriate parties.

• Coder II- FPBO Department

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  San Bernardino, CA Accurately assign and sequence principal and secondary procedures and diagnosis codes based on documentation. Follow correct coding initiative (CCI) guidelines for optimal reimbursement. Accurately assign appropriate modifiers based on payor type. Complete unposted charge slips when documentation is incomplete and needs to be returned to the physician/group for additional information. Complete daily coding via OpTime in LLEAP system or charge tracking log. Accurately and… Show more Accurately assign and sequence principal and secondary procedures and diagnosis codes based on documentation. Follow correct coding initiative (CCI) guidelines for optimal reimbursement. Accurately assign appropriate modifiers based on payor type. Complete unposted charge slips when documentation is incomplete and needs to be returned to the physician/group for additional information. Complete daily coding via OpTime in LLEAP system or charge tracking log. Accurately and consistently authenticate physicians' coding. Accurately and consistently verify and assign procedure and diagnosis codes in 3M Coderyte system. Serve as a resource for the department for answering coding questions.



Kareo, a Tebra company

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• RCM Account Manager/ Medical Biller/ Coder

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Irvine, CA Oversaw day-to-day revenue cycle management operations of assigned Kareo customers specific to Dermatology and Cardiovascular & Thoracic surgery. Coded and billed in all aspects for one Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon. Coded for Vascular, Orthopedic, and Spine surgery.



UEI College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• MBIC Instructor

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2015

  Riverside, CA Taught one or more subjects within the MBIC curriculum & recommended changes regarding textbooks and other aspects of the curriculum. Prepared and delivered lecture and lab demonstrations as outlined in curriculum. Ensured students conceptual understanding of employability skills. Promoted skills through demonstration and repetition.



Empyrean Billing Solutions, Inc

• Office Manager/ Medical Biller/ Coder

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2014

  Tustin, CA Managed personnel and overall operations for Orange County office. Personally managed all aspects of billing for specific high profile clients. Coded and billed in all aspects for Cardiovascular & Thoracic surgery and Psychology. Coded for Vascular and Orthopedic surgery.



ArborMed Corp

• Data Entry Supervisor/ Medical Biller

  • Mar 2003 - Oct 2006

  Orange, CA Managed, coached and developed employees focused on managing professional services inclusive of account reconciliation, patient demographics, insurance verification, charge entry, coding and customer service. Directly managed account receivables for high profile clients.



Trilogy Medical Billing

• Billing Supervisor

  • Dec 1997 - Mar 2003

  Tustin, CA Managed, coached and developed employees focused on managing professional services inclusive of account reconciliation, patient demographics, insurance verification, charge entry, coding and customer service. Prepared & checked Medicare pre-billing analysis for electronic submission.