Experienced Medical Coder with 13 years of expertise in Outpatient Coding, specializing in Family Medicine, Emergency Department, and Outpatient Surgery across various specialties. Proficient in accurately assigning medical codes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and optimizing reimbursement processes. Adept at reviewing clinical documentation, identifying coding discrepancies, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to maintain accuracy and efficiency. Highly detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
· Responsible for using accurate code according to the ICD-10, CPT, and HCPC guidelines.
· Coding Outpatient charts, ancillary labs, radiology report, cardiology mammogram reports, and emergency department for a hospital facility
· Provide the most accurate procedure, and diagnosis codes including modifiers when needed.
· Making sure that all necessary information is included in the physicians note, and sending queries when needed regarding clarification of missing or inadequate information.
· Maintain productivity at 15 ED/ urgent care charts an hour, and 30 ancillary charts an hour with an accuracy of 95% according to company policy.
· Maintain confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations