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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