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Umc Southern Nevada

I am currently responsible for setting up the professional side for anesthesia coding. On a daily basis I am responsible for reporting any errors that might come up with the EHR system Epic. It has challenged me every day but I would not trade it for the world. I am learning so much more than I ever thought I would and totally blessed for being given this opportunity.

Dallas, Texas, United States

I currently work in the Pro-Fee section of Outpatient Coding. I am currently responsible for coding the following clinics: Cardiology, Neurology, ENT, WISH Outpatient, HIV, CHF, Urology, Anticoagulation, and Anesthesia. In the process of learning how to properly code the Inpatient Hospitalist Charges. My Quality average for the last 12 months is 96% and my production is at 16 charts per hour and proficient in EPIC.

Dallas

I currently work in the Pro-Fee section of Outpatient Coding. My average CPH 18 with and accuracy rate of 96%.

• Learned new processes and systems quickly with no prior medical billing experience, becoming fully independent after 2 weeks training.• Review medical documentation and inserting any CPT Category II Codes that are relevant prior to approving all medical claims for submission.• Perform all aspects of medical billing from charge entry, payment posting, and approving claims to be billed.• Review all orders to verify it corresponds with documentation.• Successfully decreased claims processing time by 90% while increasing claim negotiations and payments.

Texas

• Retrieved medical records by transferring patient data between client sites and internal computer system• Utilized knowledge of various EMR systems to ensure that all pertinent data was captured• Reviewed medical records to verify retrieval of data and adhere to optimal scanning quality, maintaining quality level of 98.45%

• Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities to identify and address performance issues• Processed new patient information, laboratory testing utilizing ICD-9 codes, and distributed patient information, adhering to all privacy regulations• Delivered detailed and relevant reporting to upper management to support communication of data• Communicated with providers, clients, and patients, maintaining professionalism and providing optimal patient service• Managed medical records updates and "clean up" to delete unneeded data and transfer files to off-site facilities

Waxahachie, Tx

• Calculated Coordination of Benefits (COB).• Calculated Usual, Customary and Reasonable (UCR) fees.• Communicated with patients via phone, email and in person to obtain payments on outstanding accounts or accounts requiring deductibles or co-pays.• Contacted patients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts, resolving all issues while maintaining a positive and pleasant attitude.• Reviewed and explained insurance plans to patients to guarantee full understanding of payment policies and procedures.• Contacted insurance providers to verify correct insurance information and get authorization for proper billing codes.• Verified payments done by insurance companies were accurate and according to contract guidelines.

Associate'S Degree, Health Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta KappaGraduated from Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas on May 13, 2016. I graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Certificate Of Marketable Skills, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller