Sandra D. Email & Phone Number

Experienced Coder with a demonstrated long history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Working with Physicians, coding Medicare, as well as commercial accounts.Determining final DRG's by evaluating appropriate clinical documentation as well as utilizing coding guidelines and clinics accordingly plus identifying query opportunities where applicable.

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  Coder 3

  Ut Health East Texas

  Feb 2006 - Present - Athens, Texas

  I am coding inpatients accounts, work with case managers to ensure correct DC status. Experience in observation and day-surgery coding as well. Additionally, I reviewed and corrected accts on the ncci edits and medical necessity lists.as. I set up queries and communicate with physicians, HiI nurses and local providers to clarify documentation issues.