Data Entry Medical Coder
Resume:
Karen Cook
Remote Medical Coder
Fairbanks, AK
***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
To obtain Full or Part Time Employment.
Work Experience
Medical Auditor
Peak Health Solutions-Eielson AFB, AK
May 2017 to June 2017
Position requires auditing outpatient provider coding. Training providers in proper use of ICD-10 coding reference to obtain correct diagnosis codes.
Remote Medical Coder
Examination Management Services, Inc-Fairbanks, AK August 2014 to April 2015
Provided review and analysis of retrieved information from Physician and Inpatient electronic health record documentation. Used ICD-9-CM Coding Manual and CMS HCC Coding Guidelines to provide accuracy of diagnoses. Maintained Private Patient Confidentiality while coding chart encounters and using the computer. Data entry of diagnosis codes into computer software for each patient chart. Medical Coding Consultant
MediConnect Global-Fairbanks, AK
October 2012 to February 2013
Primary function of position was to perform ICD-9-CM CMS HCC coding from Physician Office Records. Duties included review and analysis of documentation from electronic health records. Retrieval of coding information was used to identify accurate diagnosis codes for computer data entry for completion of a patient's record.
Medical Records Technician
DOD Army, Bassett Army Community Hospital-Fort Wainwright, AK December 2005 to September 2012
Coded Outpatient Provider Round encounters within a hospital facility by review and analyze of medical documentation from paper and electronic records. Found accurate diagnosis and surgical procedure codes while using current ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS references. Had proficient use of Medical Terminology with Anatomy and Physiology. Used the 3M CCE Computer Program for better coding and placed data entry of codes into the Army CHCS System. Worked in the following Medical Specialties: OB/GYN, ENT, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Gastrointestinal, Pediatrics, and Mental Health. Assisted staff to rectify any inconsistencies in documentation and queried Physicians as needed for accurate information for coding purposes.
Education
Certificate in Healthcare Reimbursement
University of Alaska Fairbanks - Fairbanks, AK
September 2003 to May 2005
GED
Leedey High School - Leedey, OK
March 1976 to April 1976
American Academy of Professional Coders
Skills
• CPT Coding
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Medical Office Experience
• Medical Coding
• Documentation Review
• ICD-10
• Physiology Knowledge
Certifications and Licenses
Medical Coding Certification
May 2001 to August 2022
CPC. I held a certificate until 2022, but had to let it expire due to finances.
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