Clinical Charges & Coding Specialist
Resume:
Lorraine Franklin
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Professional Summary
Medical Coder with experience in multi-specialists and emergency department, outpatient, E/M and surgery coding. Coding expertise in CPT, HCPCs, ICD-9, ICD-10, and ASC. Familiar with commercial and private insurance carries. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on quality and productivity.
Licenses
CPC-H/COC Certification- American Academy of Professional Coders -01130414 Exp. 11/16
HIS-Health Information Specialist
Skill Highlights
CPT-including E/M and HCPCs coding
HITECH Compliance
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software (Epic, 3M, Encoder, ASC Encoder, Turbo coder)
HIPAA Compliance
Emergency Department, General Surgery, Ortho, Urology, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology, Injections/Infusions, Teaching Hospital
Trained in ASC Coding
Knowledge of HMOs, Medicare, Medicaid
Competency in computer software programs (Excel, Word, Microsoft office, and Power Point)
Professional Experience
Harris Health
Clinical Charge & Coding Specialist 04/88-current
Interpret medical record for over 40 physicians to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCs codes.
Adhere to all appropriate coding guidelines
Run reports and consolidate invoices
Consistently ensure proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and procedures
Attend coding workshops and meeting
Communicate with Physicians and outsourcing group regarding documentation clarification, and coding concerns
Accurately enter procedures, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software
Perform ED, Ortho, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Critical Care, outpatient, and Observation coding. (E/M and Trauma Surgery Coding)
Exceeding quality and productivity measures (Score 97% on audits). Resolve issues with denials and errors for other facilities
Education and Training
Houston Community College 2005
Health Information Specialist
Texas School of Business 1986
Office Management
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