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United Arab Emirates

o Certified Medical Coder o Physician Trainero Insurance Supervisor o Operations Coordinator 1. Coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information,significant reportable elements, and complications.2. Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.3. Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation.

India

• Reviewed medical charts with a focus on diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accurate assignment of related CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Maintained a high level of proficiency in outpatient and inpatient chart coding across various specialties, achieving over 97% accuracy while meeting established turnaround time standards.
• Worked collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to achieving and maintaining high-quality and productivity standards.
• Actively participated in local chapter meetings of AAPC and other industry bodies, staying informed about evolving coding guidelines and industry trends.
• Applied gained insights to enhance coding standards and improve the overall quality of coded data.
• Documented feedback on errors in clinical documentation at both facility and physician-specific levels, promoting continuous improvement in coding accuracy.

United Arab Emirates

• Effectively utilized the Cortex Hospital Management System to assign accurate procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes.
• Interacted proactively with physicians and other healthcare staff, seeking clarification on patient services to ensure accurate coding.
• Demonstrated accuracy in selecting the proper descriptive code, especially when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
• Addressed insurance company denials by conducting audits of patient files, researching procedures and diagnostic codes, and determining proper reimbursement to resolve denials efficiently.