DANIEL FOWLER
*** * ******** **, ***** Valley, AZ 85614 H: 520-**-***** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Ahima certified medical coding specialist (CCS) with nearly 6 years coding experience in a
teaching hospital environment that includes several specialty clinics. 10 years with employer.
Skills
- Medical terminology competency - Hospital ER and outpatient records
- Familiar with commercial and private insurance - OP same day
- ED with diagnosis and CPT - Injections/Infusions
- Excellent problem solver - ICD-10
- Composed and professional demeanor - OP ancillary
- Charge posting - Resourceful and reliable worker
Work History
Coding Specialist I and II, 10/2006 to present
University Medical Center - South Campus – 2800 W Ajo Way Tucson, AZ
- Performed billing and coding procedures for clinic, emergency room, and outpatient
services.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital facilities.
- Identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical
documentation.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education
and certification renewal.
- Assigned appropriate medical codes with a 95% accuracy rate.
- Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement
accuracy.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Actively maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles,
government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Sociology, 1987
University of Illinois - Urbana, IL
American Health Information Management Association Certification (CCS)
Certified Coding Specialist - Hospital Based
Additional Information
Software experience includes EPIC, Huron, 3M encoder, Patcom,
Allscripts, Emergisoft, IMED, and HCIT