Reid Sanders Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Area

Indexes scanned records. Reviews image quality and ensures that each page is indexed to the correct patient, encounter and document type. Assesses accuracy of scanning, intervenes when necessary, and validates that all pages of the record have corresponding images. Assesses available charts and determines priority of work that needs completion. Verifies encounter information and patient information for each page. Validates that each page has a corresponding image. Verify that two sided forms have two distinct images.

Portland, Oregon

Performed digitization, conversion and distribution of radiographic patient images and reports at OHSU, as well as from/to other facilities, while providing quality customer service for both internal and external customers. Participated in a wide variety of tasks, resulting in accurate and efficient utilization of electronic image and data storage within a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), EHR and a RIS (Radiology Information System) environment. Performed digitization, scanning, filing, retrieval, copy, printing, reporting and distribution of radiology exams or reports, as well as provided basic quality assurance and troubleshooting for PACS users and patients. Was responsible for releasing patient information while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Performed safety checks to ensure patient information was released appropriately. Provided first-tier troubleshooting of any issues related to the importing and exporting of images and related reports.

Portland, Oregon Area

Performed a variety of functions that included receiving paper documents, prepared and scanned the documents, indexed the scanned documents and completed quality reviews according to procedure. Maintained accuracy of reports to ensure all are received and processed. Ensured timely processing of imaged documents; including scanning and indexing. Verified correct receipt of documents/records. Utilized appropriate computer systems within the department to be able to process the workflow daily.

Portland, Oregon

Vancouver, Washington

I abstracted clinical data from existing medical records in compliance with regulatory programs using program data dictionaries, ICD-9 CM and other coding resources. I maintained an abstracting volume to meet internal and external reporting deadlines. I maintained 100% accuracy in abstraction including data verification, following guidelines and inclusionary/exclusionary criteria. I entered detailed prescription information including instructions and dosage and that the body of the prescription, contained the name and amount and strength of each ingredient. I ensured that patient's allergies and current medications were updated regularly in the patient profile. I abstracted 2,265 charts within a three month period. With a daily average of 39 charts per day and an individual max of 139 charts per day. I completed 13.6% of the project among a team of 20 people.

Lake Oswego Oregon

Conducted claims research determining correct service location and correct member history. Performed provider outreach verifying and confirming provider demographics and medical record requests both written and verbal. Requested medical records and performed follow up requests within the HEDIS database tool. Maintained HIPAA standards and confidentiality of protected health information.

Vancouver, Washington

Processed and verified patient documents and records administration. Verified the accuracy and security for patient electronic health record information.

Vancouver, Washington

Processed daily transactions for invoices, credits and reimbursements. Matched checks with invoices. Handled customer service issues with vendors. Research of special requests for invoices and payments.

Vancouver, Washington

Answered telephones and either responded to inquiry or directed caller to appropriate personnel. Scheduled appointments and entered appointment date and time into computerized scheduler. Provided exemplary customer service; treated patients and coworkers with courtesy and discretion. Greeted and directed patients, and visitors. Registered patients by verifying that patient's demographic and insurance information is accurate. Made appropriate changes in the computer system and patient's chart. Collected payment from patients, applied payments and adjustments to patient accounts and reconciled daily cash reports. Reviewed medical records for completeness, assembled records into standard order, and filed records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic filing system. Organized and maintained a filing system for patient charts, including generating chart numbers, filing, and pulling charts.

Portland, Oregon Area

Assigned and sequenced ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures for documented information. Assured the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete. Abstracted all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions. Abstracted all necessary information and assigns codes (ICD-9, CPT & HCPCS), which most accurately described each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure according to established guidelines. Performed a comprehensive review for the record to assure the presence of all component parts such as: patient and record identification, signatures and dates where required, and other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered. Evaluated the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. Ensured that the final diagnosis accurately reflected the care and treatment rendered. Reviewed the records for compliance with established third party reimbursement agencies and special screening criteria. Analyzed provider documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E & M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code.

Portland, Oregon Area

Identified data elements reflecting insurance industry practices and governmental rules and regulations. Analyzed and identified any physician business office updates to the service codes through review of insurance correspondence and changes to the guidelines. Coordinated with the physician billing office coding and compliance manager, business departments and clinical departments on coding and billing updates. Supported and participated in the review of charging and coding issues with the business office departments and clinics. Synchronized coding standards and responsible for functions of all physician billing in Oregon. Added ICD and CPT codes based on provider documentation. Verified treatment performed and correct code used for procedure. Reviewed patient charges from fee tickets. Verified the ICD entered meets medical necessity for the CPT code. Reviewed insurance claim forms. Verified the date to determine if this procedure had been performed.

Portland, Oregon Area

I was responsible for using scriberight to update all of the patients ICD codes, medications, allergies, vitals and immunizations so they transfer into epic either manually or by sending updated information to be merged into Epic. I was responsible for entering patient demographic and insurance information into Epic for patient's with upcoming appointment dates. I use centricity business and star conversions in order to process complete and accurate registration data for patients assigned in the epic conversion. I manually register on average 100 patients per day.

Portland, Or

Medical records technician, as well as a data entry specialist. I processed on average of 200 releases per month not including requests for immunization records. I kept track all of these releases in an excel spreadsheet, notating who requested records, and how many pages were sent. I prepared itemized billing statements based on the number of pages. I worked with access databases and excel spreadsheets daily. I kept track of all prenatal patients on an access database and export that into an excel spreadsheet to decide which provider would see the next prenatal patient. I entered all the delivery info into the access database. I processed an invasive procedure log on excel that tracks all invasive procedures done monthly in the clinic. I processed a surgical specimen spreadsheet in which I track all of the surgical specimens that get sent for outside testing. I counted all of the manual labs done in the clinic monthly and audited 10 percent of them to make sure they are processed correctly. I spoke daily with health information specialists throughout the area to ensure that patients who are seen for continuation of care have the necessary records available.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Health Information Management

The B.S. in Health Information combined concepts in healthcare, information technology, and leadership practice to provide the knowledge.

Medical Billing And Coding, Medical Billing And Coding, 4.O

An online course to prepare for the CPC examination

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Dance And Information Technology, 3.4

Dance training and education as well as information technology.

Diploma, General Studies