I have 10 years of progressive Healthcare Revenue Cycle experience. My most recent role at General Dynamics Information Technology involved medical coding with greater than 97% accuracy, exceeding the target of 95%; at or above production requirements to ensure timely processing of records; following client-specific Coding Conventions and department Policies and Procedures to ensure consistent reporting.I earned Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P) certification in September 2023. As a CCS-P, I specialize in coding outpatient physician-based services from Emergency Reports, History and Physical documentation, Operative reports, Laboratory reports, Physician orders, and Procedure and Progress notes. I excel at reviewing medical record documentation and accurately assigning codes to the greatest level of specificity.I have demonstrated proficiency in:• CPT• Modifiers• HCPCS Level II• ICD-10-CM• Coding Guidelines• Medical Terminology• Anatomy and Physiology• Disease process• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology• HIPAA privacy and security regulations• National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and guidelines• 1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management (E&M) Services in addition to current E&M coding guidelines• Adherence to the AHIMA Standards of Ethical CodingI am successful in both an office setting and remote working using various office machines and phone systems, computer hardware and software, Microsoft Office applications and type over 60 wpm. I am skilled in customer service, helping callers interpret their medical benefits and providing clarification regarding their medical claims. I have proven excellence in ensuring both the provider and patient receive maximum reimbursement and benefits for their medical claims. I achieved high dollar payout clearance through my expertise in Blue Shield of California Policies and Procedures, Medical Management guidelines, and claims software, successfully adjudicating claims out of pended and denied statuses by resolving edits and overriding incorrect auto-adjudication.I have also conducted training and auditing for Customer Service Representatives specializing in medical claims and benefits, mentoring each representative to ensure they understood the material and that they spoke to their callers in a helpful, friendly manner – as if speaking to their grandmother.