Medical coding Auditor/Trainer

• Dec 2016 - Present

In addition to working with coders and management my specialities are - • OUTPATIENT: Correctly assigns modifiers to chargemaster items and coder assigned CPT codes as applicable to outpatient coding, as appropriate. • Ability to create compliant physician queries • Accurately review claims for medical necessity • Update problem lists consistent with client contract • Correctly assign present on admission indicators • Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients and teammates. • Consistently demonstrates an excellent attitude and works to strengthen the team as a whole. • Floats between multiple sites and coding specialties with ease and flexibility. • Performs independent coding audits as assigned in single or multiple specialty areas • Assists in the development of coding orientation and training programs • Serves as an expert resource for coding questions. • Has a thorough understanding of clinical documentation in a specialty area such as inpatient, outpatient surgery, etc. • Performs the onboarding and training of new coders Very knowledgeable in TruCode Encoder Works in Evident EHR Show less

Medical Coder

• Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

Reviewing medical records and assigning accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures for outpatient coding Focused mainly on ICD-10 diagnosis coding Coded chronic conditions that are being treated Captured smoking codes along with activity codes Assigning the appropriate discharge disposition Maintained 95% accuracy rate Consistently exceeded daily production goals Utilized STAR and HPF for completion of charts Tracked all charts using OFC Attended Coding Roundtables to keep up on current coding trends Tracking my own continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials Performing coding in Epic Systems Show less

Medical Coder

• Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

• Successfully Completed AAPC’s General ICD 10-CM Code Set Training and demonstrated proficiency in ICD 10-CM • Currently coding 200 ICD 10 charts per day including E/M and CPT • Auditing scores above 96% for ICD 10 charts • Assign codes for Emergency Room charts as well as Observation • Receive and complete assignments daily • Interact with Coding liason and my internal auditor • Complete continuing educational ICD 10 quizzes • Utilize Optum Encoder Pro daily • Successfully Completed AAPC’s General ICD 10-CM Code Set Training and demonstrated proficiency in ICD 10-CM • Currently coding 200 ICD 10 charts per day including E/M and CPT • Auditing scores above 96% for ICD 10 charts • Assign codes for Emergency Room charts as well as Observation • Receive and complete assignments daily • Interact with Coding liason and my internal auditor • Complete continuing educational ICD 10 quizzes • Utilize Optum Encoder Pro daily

Medical Coder

• Jan 2007 - Jun 2014