Medical Coder Certified

TANYA WASHINGTON

*** ****** **** *****, ******, DE 19702 US • 302-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Assigned ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.

Collaborated with third-party payers.

Proficient in developing automated coding systems. Maintained accuracy rates above 90%.

Detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder.

General skills in medical ethics, communication, and excellent customer service. Knowledge of multiple EMR systems.

Compliance with federal coding standards

Time management in high-volume environments

Patient confidentiality and ethical coding

Monthly or quarterly coding audits

Registered Health Information Technician - Associate of Science - 2021 Peirce College - Philadelphia, PA

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Certification - 2017 Brightwood College - MD, USA

Certified Medical Coder - November, 2023 to August, 2024 MeadowWood Behavioral Health - New Castle, DE

Collaborated with healthcare providers, providing coding guidance to staff. Utilized EPIC to analyze medical charts.

Accurately assigned various medical codes and modifiers for inpatient discharges and surgical procedures. Review and resolve inconsistencies in medical documentation. Educated and provided feedback to providers and clinical staff regarding documentation support. HIM Clerk/Coder - November, 2021 to November, 2023 Universal Health Services, Inc. - Dover, DE

Prepared detailed reports for management.

Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures for both outpatient and inpatient medical records. Utilized various coding books, procedure manuals, and online encoders to ensure precise code assignment. Contributed valuable insights during interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care from a coding perspective. Coded charts with ICD-10-cm, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Document Imaging Clerk - October, 2018 to September, 2021 Christiana Care Health System - Newark, DE

Reviewed and identified quality concerns in scanned documents. Ensured smooth operation of document scanning equipment. Coordinated the secure transfer of sensitive documents. Indexed and performed quality reviews of received documents for accurate placement into electronic client files. Professional Summary

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Work History

Patient Care Coordinator - April, 2016 to April, 2017 Johns Hopkins Hospital/ Mary Kraft Staffing - Baltimore, MD Proactively addressed patient concerns.

Facilitated more efficient patient flow.

Ensured consistency in treatment plans across departments. Obtained medical histories and current treatment information. Gathered patient demographics, medical history, insurance information, and necessary documentation during initial intake to ensure accurate records and efficient processing.

Front Desk Receptionist - January, 2015 to April, 2016 General Assembly - Annapolis, MD

Greeted and assisted over 100 visitors daily.

Greeted visitors and staff, and constituents, providing answers to questions and performing various administrative tasks. Managed a multi-line telephone system, ensuring efficient communication and message handling. Maintained records and mailed out scholarship information to constituents' family members, supporting community engagement and education initiatives.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC

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