Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Coder

Kim Thomas

*** ****** *****

Columbus, Georgia **906

Telephone: 706-***-****

(Email) ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Job security as a remote medical coder within a facility.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology, Anatomy/Physiology, Human

Diseases, Pharmacology, and HIPAA.

. Experienced in VistaKeane, LTC American Health Tech, Patcom, Orbit,

Athena, Citrix, Siemens, UDS Pro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft PowerPoint, Med Assist, AS/400, 3M,Quantum, Meditech, Epic,

SharePoint, and Microsoft Outlook.

. Experienced with Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and Commercial

Insurance.

. Knowledgeable in operating office equipment such as a copier, scanner,

and a fax machine.

. Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and excellent in phone

operated systems.

. Experienced in oral and written communications.

. Knowledgeable in ICD 10 CM/PCS: Overview and ICD 10 Anatomy/Physiology

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & EXPERIENCE

Independent Coder Consultant Remote Inpatient Coder

March 2014 - Present

. Abstract and assign diagnoses codes to patient's electronic health

record.

. Utilize encoder for the selection of the ICD 9 diagnoses and

procedure codes.

. Query physician for questionable diagnoses.

. Arrange diagnoses codes base on the severity of illness indicator.

. Assign a discharge disposition.

Columbus Regional Healthcare

System Outpatient Coder January 2012-February 2014

. Assign codes for disease, injury, and procedures for observation, same

day surgery, emergency room, and office encounters.

. Reference CPT, ICD9, HCPCS, and Physicians' Desk Reference for

selection of codes.

. Data input via computer system.

Regional Rehab. Hospital Inpatient Coder

October 2007-January 2012

HealthSouth Corporation

. Analyze, abstract and assign ICD-9 codes to patient medical records.

. Verbally speak with physicians regarding questionable diagnosis.

. Make decisions, respond to questions, and forward information to

payers, patients, and other hospital staff in an independent and

appropriate manner.

. Perform basic medical record duties.

. Responsible for Release of Information.

. Oversee the HIM functions in the absence of the director.

. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on inpatient charts.

. Perform concurrent reviews on charts to check for comorbidies.

KIM THOMAS

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Oak/ Magnolia Manor SNF Inpatient Coder

November 2005 - October 2007

. Accurately assign ICD9 codes to patient charts.

. Complete physician query forms in accordance with department policy.

. Data input via computer.

. Perform basic health information management duties.

. Attend weekly care plan meetings to discuss the patient status with

department heads.

EDUCATION

KLA Medical Institute

April 25, 2005

Diploma, Medical Coding

Columbus Technical College

May 18, 2011

Certificate, Advanced Hospital Coding

CERTIFICATIONS

AHIMA

CCS, CCA

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