Medical Coder Coding Specialist

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July 26, 2023

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OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position wherein I can contribute my present skills and knowledge, gain responsibilities, and have an opportunity for learning and growth.

EDUCATION

Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, Wisconsin - Medical Coding Specialist (2004)

James Madison High School (1979)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient with medical coder duties pertinent to ICD-10, CPT, & HCPCS coding

Knowledge in Wisconsin Medicare and Medicaid guidelines

Understanding of medical terms, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology

Familiarity with outpatient and inpatient coding relating to trauma, transplant, vascular, cardiology, nuclear medicine, neurosurgery, neurology, primary care, surgery, radiology, pathology, urgent care, chiropractic, and podiatric

Familiarity with inpatient coding relating to neurology, trauma/surgery, cardiology, plastic, urology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, medicine, neurosurgery, critical care, and pulmonary

Experience with IDX, Epic, Affinity, Eclipsys, Encoder Pro and Cerner

Capability to educate and update providers on coding guidelines

Abstraction of medical records

EXPERIENCE:

CPC-Certified Professional Coder as of 2007

PCS-Physicians Coding Specialist as of 2008

Updated protocol books for areas of coding expertise

Established and maintained relationships with providers, NP/PA

Assisted in the training for new residents in note taking

Educated and updated providers, NP/PA’s on coding guidelines

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Certified Medical Coder III, Medical College of WI (2008 – 2017)