Surgical Medical Coder

LeAnne Shelton, CCS-P, CPC, COC, CGSC, CGIC, CCVTC

*** ***** ****** ****** • Cullman, Alabama 35057

*************@*********.*** • 256-***-****

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and CERTIFICATIONS

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Member in good standing

Certified Professional Coder, CPC

Certified Outpatient Coder, COC

Certified General Surgery Coder, CGSC

Certified Gastrointestinal Coder, CGIC

Certified Cardiovascular Thoracic Coder

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based, CCS-P

EDUCATION

Wallace State Community College

Graduate Certification, Medical Coding program

Associates degree, Science

RELEVANT SKILLS

CPT ICD-10-CM MS-DRG

Medical Terminology Anatomy Physiology

HIPAA Policies Coding Guidelines NCCI Edits

DRG Assignment

CODING EXPERTISE

General Surgery Ob/Gyn Urology

Gastrointestinal Oncology Orthopedics

Outpatient/Endoscopy Cardiothoracic

UAB Level 1 Trauma Center

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supervisor-Surgical Coding Department

University of Alabama Health Service Foundation/Guidehouse, February 2023-Present

-Supervise over 8 Surgical Coders and others in the department. Answer questions, perform QA/Productivity reviews, Notify of all coding changes and policies

-work and answer any questions from the Physicians.

-work any tes edits, review rejects, or billing issues

Lead Surgical Coder

University of Alabama Health Service Foundation/Guidehouse April 2022-February 2023

-Answered all coding questions for the surgical coders or Claims Management

-Performed monthly QA for the surgical coders

-Filled in if any coder was out.

-Assisted the Supervisor

Medical Coder

University of Alabama Health Service Foundation, May 2012-March 2022

Code medical records for the complete and correct assignment of all CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes

Maintain quality accuracy rate while meeting and exceeding production goals, supporting fellow coders in the same goal

Front Office Receptionist

North Alabama Medical Associates, April 2000-March 2004

Communicated with patients and initiated clinical visit, supporting efficient workflow and optimal patient experience

Provided documentation for providers as necessary to allow for complete provider care

Completed administrative duties as needed

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Wal-Mart Pharmacy, March 1995-March 2000

KMart Pharmacy, August 1992-March 1995

Processed all prescription orders, including preparing, confirming, and filling prescriptions

Responded to patient inquiries to clarify prescription interactions and intended use

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