Medical Coder

SHERONES FRANKLIN-COOK

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MIAMI, FL 33169

305-***-**** - Home

305-***-**** - - Cell

Objective:

To obtain a position with an organization where I will be an asset utilizing my experience and education.

Qualifications:

Over 30 years’ experience in Coding and Billing (Inpatient, Outpatient, ER and Ambulatory records) and data abstracting. I have knowledge of reimbursement guidelines, DRG's assignment, APC's, Insurance Contracts and Medicare/Medicaid payment for Ambulatory Centers. Experience in ICD-9, CPT-4, 3M Encoder, Advantx, and McKesson systems Organized, detail-oriented individual. I am a dedicated and hard worker. I can communicate and interact effectively and efficiently with Medical Staff, the public and peers. Education: A.S. Degree, Medical Record Tech. Miami Dade Community College Certifications: RHIT, CCS

Work History:

September – Current Coding Supervisor, HCA East Florida ASD Division Responsible for coding outpatient records for twelve outpatient centers. Monitoring of coding staff and review for coding accuracy. Assists with preparation for AAAHC and/or State reviews. Assist business office management with any special projects related to coding issues or questions that may include medical records audits and other coding/HIM support as appropriate. Ensure that 3M encoder updates are processed timely/upon receipt to ensure use of the most current coding information.

April 2012 — September 2020 Current Lead Coder, HCA /Ambulatory Division (South FL) Responsible for coding outpatient records for twelve outpatient centers. Monitoring of coding staff and review for coding accuracy. Assists with preparation for AAAHC and/or State reviews.

October 2003— March 2012 Coding and Billing Manager, Bayside ASC - Miami, FL Responsible for coordination, monitoring of procedures, functions and staff in the coding/ billing, collection insurance verification, and medical record departments. Responsible for monitoring accurate and timely coding and billing. Coordinate and maintain all reimbursement contracts for the center. Maintain and update coding/ billing system 1995- September 2003 Coding Supervisor, Mercy Hospital - Miami, FL Responsible for coordination, monitoring of procedures, functions and staff in the coding/abstracting section. Responsible for monitoring the accurate and timely abstracting and coding of medical records. Training/in-service of coding staff and others impacted by coding and DRG. Participated in preparation for JCAHO surveys. Member of the Close Record Review Committee. Assist in overseeing day to day departmental function. 1982-1995 Coder/Abstractor and Coding Coordinator, Mercy Hospital - Miami, FL Responsible for coordination, monitoring of procedures, functions and staff in the g/abstracting section. Responsible for monitoring the accurate and timely abstracting and coding of medical record Additional Experience:

Per Diem Work: Performing coding and coding reviews. atria, timed Inm

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for your commitment to quality health information, demonstrated through AHIMA membership. www.ahima.org/membership

American Health Information Management Association • 233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Fl., Chicago, IL 60601. 312-***-**** AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION

MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Certificate of Membership

Sherones Franklin-Cook

RH1T,CCS

has been accepted as a member of the

AMERICAN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION and agrees to adhere to the AHIMA code of ethics.

AHIMA membership is effective for one year and expires on December 31, 2021 cAMM

American Health Information

Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD Management Association'

cAili M A Membershi• www.ahlmgLorg Card

ID: 0379026

Name: Sherones Franklin-Cook

Member Type: Active

Paid Thru: December 31, 2021

State Association: Florida CSA

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