Proven coder with a strong track record in enhancing coding accuracy at Omega Healthcare. Skilled in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, abstracting complex medical records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare laws. Adept at claim correction, resubmission, and securing prior authorizations from insurance. Experienced in managing patient charts and medical records, with 3 years of medical coding expertise, particularly in hospital and office settings. Well-versed in private insurance processes, contributing to streamlined operations and coding efficiency.
Prioritizes daily work to ensure timely submission to the billing system. Participating in the training program includes educational sessions for updates to coding clinic guidelines and learning.
Team worker and self-starter with minimum supervision, Emergency Department and Evaluation and Management (E/M) coder.
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, ICD, and CPT coding experience. Meticulous and thorough in reading through clinical documentation.
Examine and analyze patient medical record to identify relevant diagnoses, treatment, and procedures.
Ensure that medical documentation is accurate, complete, and meets coding guidelines.
To accurately abstract, translate, and code the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnosis, and surgery/procedure of all inpatient and day surgery discharges into ICD-10-CM codes from discharge summaries, case notes, and operation reports in accordance with national and hospital coding standards within the stipulated time frame for health insurance company.
Medical Terminology and Procedures
ICD, CPT, HCPCS, Medical Records
Analytical Skills
Coding Accuracy
Understanding of Healthcare Laws
Computer Literacy
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
CPC - Certified Professional Coder