Reshena German, CCS
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Remote part-time Outpatient Coding position that would effectively utilize my skills, experience, and
knowledge in the medical field.
EDUCATION
Diploma 03/2002-01/2003
Insurance Coding Specialist
Concorde Career Institute Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) 06/2000-12/2001
Medical Office Specialist
City College Fort Lauderdale, FL
Diploma 08/1996-06/2000
South Plantation High School Plantation, FL
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Coder II (Outpatient) 09/2010-Present
Memorial Hospital Systems Pembroke Pines, FL
Outpatient Coding Specialist 05/2008-09/2010
Broward General Medical Center Fort Lauderdale, FL
Coder/Charge & Payment Entry Coordinator 09/2002-02/2008
Holy Cross Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL
SKILLS
Knowledgeable with regard to ICD-9 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS
Proficient in multi-specialty Same Day Surgeries, Emergency Room, Urgent Care, Observations, Ancillary
Coding, and Wound Care
Acute Care facility based coding
Assign appropriate ICD-9 CM, CPT-4 codes, and Modifiers in accordance with coding guidelines and
medical record documentation
Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and then enter into
3M HDM encoder and abstracting system
Reviews and resolves medical necessity and OCE/CCI edits and issues identified on error logs
Monitors DNFB daily for outstanding or uncoded discharges to reduce account receivables
Able to meet designated deadlines and productivity standards
Able to work under minimal supervision and master new concepts quickly
Research and correct coding issues on denied insurance claims
Query physicians as required for clarification of documentation prior to final code assignment
Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial/PPO Health Insurances
Computer Literate. 3M HDM Encoder, Sovera, EPIC, Cerner, Powerchart, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Outlook
Certification
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
References
Available upon request