LaToya Thomas

***** ******* **** ****** ***. *** - Tampa, FL 33647

acf9ud@r.postjobfree.com - 910-***-****

To obtain a full-time certified medical coding position utilizing my skills and knowledge in a medical office/

remote setting.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Medical Coder/Auditor-Contract

Vastec - Tampa, FL - April 2014 to Present

Abstract and code medical records along with ensuring compliance and compiling data

Provide daily activity/production reports.

Audit outpatient, inpatient, and inpatient professional services and provide feedback to coders

Train coders on medical software

Research information and statistical reporting

Review a minimum of 20-30 records per day depending on complexity through the Coding Compliance Editor

(CCE)

All other responsibilities at clinical staff request

(contract ends 9/30/2014)

Physician Coder

Florida Hospital Tampa Division - Tampa, FL - August 2013 to April 2014

Analyze and abstract patient encounters for billing purposes.

Audit providers and provide feedback at monthly meetings.

Educate providers on coding processes.

Maintains accurate data in a timely manner.

Ensure that code of ethics and confidentiality is maintained through HIPPA.

Prepare all codes with International Classification Diagnoses and Coding Procedural Terminology.

Assist Coding Auditor with audits, daily reports, and any other duties as assigned.

Medical Records Technician (Certified Professional Coder)

Civil Service - February 2010 to July 2013

Ensures accuracy and completeness of patient demographics and abstract medical records information,

discharge status, diagnosis(es), complications and procedures documented, identifies individuals

responsible for correcting discrepancies and performs follow up.

Interacts and negotiates with health care providers to promote quality health care by efficient utilization of

resources, documentation and compliance, and optimal Diagnostic Related Groups.

Maintains accurate data, ensures complete, timely coding of medical records.

Performs a variety of administration functions such as daily and monthly reports through various

electronic software programs.

Responsible for reviewing and properly coding in a timely manner under the guidelines of International

Classification of Diseases (ICD-9), Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs), Current Procedural Terminology

(CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).

Monitors progress notes for completeness and presence of elements needed to remain compliant with

Center of Medicare/Medicaid System documentation requirements.

Expedite specific medical records by reviewing, assigning codes, and immediately transferring to the finance

and billing department.

Decides the appropriate course of action to correct deficiencies.

Maintaining confidentiality and code of ethics for the health information profession.

Assists the Medical Records Administrator in preparation of reports and/or outside survey processes as

appropriate.

General Clerk II

Intaset Technologies Corporation - May 2008 to January 2010

Modify and create provider schedules when needed.

Schedule acute and post operative appointments as needed.

Analyze and abstract doctor's notes from patient's preoperative reports, consent class, surgery, and follow

up appointments.

Verify patient registration information.

Apply appropriate International Classification of Disease 9th revision (ICD-9-CM), Current Procedural

Terminology (CPT), and Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes.

Create Records in accordance with Chapter 16 of the Manual of the Medical Department for potential

patients having PRK/LASIK surgery.

Merge documents to create appropriate patient consent forms.

Maintain summary of patient information in a database for present and future patients having surgery.

Assist in coordinating surgery and assign patients to ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Responsible for coordinating the PRK/LASIK classes given to all patients having surgery.

Pick up and verify medications with the pharmacy.

Sign/print witness forms after verifying providers and patients' signatures.

Performs other general duties as assigned

General Clerk II

TMI/Intaset Technologies Corporation - September 2005 to May 2008

File, review, and maintain health records.

Pulls medical records for performance improvement, graduating classes, self check outs, overseas, and

release active duty screenings.

Check in and out patients.

Identify and verify patient information by identification card, date of birth, social security number, and military

issued dog tags.

Answer telephones and transfer calls to the appropriate department.

Make, modify, and create clinic schedules for primary care managers.

Train other general clerks (prn clerks).

EDUCATION

Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration

Coastal Carolina Community College

Medical Office Staff Certification

Coastal Carolina Community College

SKILLS

AAPC-01108200 Experience with 3M coding and EncoderPro, Multispecialty Coding (Dental, Internal Medicine, Same day/Inpatient Surgery, Emergency Department, Ancillary, OBGYN, Ortho, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Critical Care, Neurology, Urology, Observation, etc.) Experience with different medical software

NexGen, Essentris, AHLTA, CCE, and CHCS. Volunteer and school training in medical coding, medical insurance, and medical terminology. Work experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data entry, Great communication (written/verbal), Team player, Cooperative, Great time management, Excellent typing skills(50 WPM), Great organizational and planning skills, Efficient and professional, Training in HIPPA and Privacy

Act. Experience with DoD Guidelines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References

Ms. Loretta Srp-Coding Supervisor, CPC, Civil Service, 850-***-****

Mrs. Benita Holden-Hall, Auditor, Outpatient Medical Coder, CPC, Civil Service,

910-***-****

Ivy Walker, Certified Professional Coder, 813-***-****

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