Medical Billing

Laurie Coffin

Cleveland, NY ***** C: 315-***-**** E: *******@*****.***

Summary

Medical Coder with 20 years experience in coding with Orthopedics. Certified in ICD-9 and ICD-10. Familiar with commercial and private insurance carriers. Motivated to learn and be part of a new team Skills

Data entry

Medical terminology

Documentation oversight

Patient data identification

Billing procedures

Experience

MEDICAL BILLING CODER 07/2000 to 05/2020

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists PC - Dewitt, NY

Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.

Assigned procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing using allscripts. Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes. Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses. Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses. Reviewed account information to confirm patient and insurance information is accurate and complete. Carefully coded disease and injury diagnoses, acuity of care and procedures in inpatient setting. Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy. Reviewed and abstracted relevant clinical data from electronic medical records to select appropriate code for procedures.

FLOAT CASHIER 09/1998 to 07/2000

Health Services Association - Baldwinsville, NY

Assigned procedure and diagnosis codes for insurance billing. Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS codes. FOOD SPECIALIST 06/1990 to 06/1994

United States Army - Fort Bragg, NC

Feeding a high volume of troops in and out of the field Loading all prepared food onto the Black hawk Helicopters during the Gulf war Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.

Education and Training

Onondaga Medical Career School - Syracuse, NY Some College (No Degree) Medical Insurance Coding

Paul V Moore High School - Central Square, NY High School Diploma 06/1989

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