Certified Medical Coder HCC & ICD-10 Expert

Candace Strickland

318-***-**** ***********@***.***

Professional Summary

Certified and detail-oriented Medical Coder with over 7 years of hands-on experience in HCC coding, medical records abstraction, and healthcare documentation. Demonstrates over 90% coding accuracy, with strong knowledge of ICD-10 and HCC coding standards. Experienced in coding multiple facility types including physician services, outpatient visits, and home health records. Committed to confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and timely documentation. Seeking to contribute to a healthcare organization in need of reliable, accurate coding support.

Experience

HCC Coder (Contract)

Optum — Remote March 2018 – June 2025

•Review, analyze, and abstract diagnostic codes from patient medical records per client-specific guidelines

•Maintain consistent coding accuracy above 90%

•Coded multiple facility types including outpatient, home health, and physician services

•Work remotely and collaboratively to meet deadlines and compliance standards

HCC Coder (Seasonal)

ArroHealth — Remote Nov 2017 – Feb 2018

•Accurately abstract diagnosis codes for risk adjustment

•Adhere to internal quality standards and documentation accuracy

Direct Service Worker

Assurance Care Services — Shreveport, LA

Oct 2015 – Feb 2018; Aug 2007 – Apr 2008

•Provided care and daily living assistance to elderly and disabled patients in their homes

•Supported patients in transitioning back to independent routines through customized care

Technical Support Representative

Teleperformance — Shreveport, LA Oct 2009 – May 2012

•Delivered account assistance, resolved technical issues, and maintained high customer satisfaction

•Handled billing inquiries and provided troubleshooting support

Medical Records Clerk

Highland Clinic — Shreveport, LA Sep 2006 – Jun 2007

•Retrieved and managed patient charts in a centralized medical records department

•Responded to documentation requests from physicians and clinical departments

Education

Certificate of Applied Science – Medical Coding Specialist

Panola College Aug 2017

Certifications

•Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – AHIMA, 2017

Skills & abilities

ICD-10, CPT, HCC Coding

Coding experience with multiple facility types (physician, outpatient, home health)

Knowledge of Medical Terminology & Anatomy

3M Encoder, Find-A-Code, HCC Coder

HIPAA Compliance / Patient Confidentiality

Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Detail-Oriented, Quick Learner, Dependable

Team Player, Self-Motivated

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