Outpatient Surgery Coder and Abstractor
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Traci Delph, RHIT, CCS
Warsaw, IN 46582
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Dynamic Outpatient Surgery Coder with extensive experience, adept at accurately coding and abstracting complex procedures across multiple specialties. Proven ability to enhance coding accuracy and efficiency, leveraging strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous education. Recognized for fostering collaborative relationships within coding teams.
• OP Surgery Coding
• Outpatient Surgeries
• Observations
• Cardiac
• Interventional Radiology
• Orthopedic Surgeries
September 2024
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Current
Oviation HealthCare Brentwood, TN
Same Day Surgery Coder
Interpreted medical terminology and pharmacological information to translate information into coding system.
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Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
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Reviewed patient records and assigned accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
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Managed coding for multiple specialties, ensuring specific codes are accurately applied.
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• Utilized coding software and tools efficiently to expedite the coding process. Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
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• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
• Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Participated in coding team meetings to discuss challenges and best practices.
• Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book. Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
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• Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes. Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
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• Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses. Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
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• Updated coding skills and knowledge through continuous education and training. September 2023
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September 2024
Ciox Health Alpharetta, GA
Outpatient Surgery Coder
• Code and abstract Outpatient Surgeries, Cardiac, Orthopedic, and Observations Education
• I also helped with Outpatient Charts when needed October 2019
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September 2023
Performant Financial Corporation Livermore
Outpatient Coding Auditor
• Look at claims to make sure they were coded correctly and not over paid. November 2018
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October 2019
Ciox Health
Outpatient Surgery Coder
• Code and abstract Outpatient Surgeries, Cardiac, Orthopedic, and Observations
• I also help with Outpatient Charts when needed
February 2016
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November 2018
CHS
Corporate Coder II
Code and abstract Outpatient Surgeries, Cardiac, Interventional Radiology, Orthopedic, and Observations
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• I also help with Outpatient and ER charts when needed May 2005
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February 2016
Lutheran
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Coded and abstracted Outpatient Surgeries, Cardiac, Interventional Radiology, Orthopedic, and Observations
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• I also helped with Outpatient and ER charts when needed May 2001
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May 2005
KCH
Outpatient Surgery Coder
• Coded and abstracted Outpatient Surgeries, Orthopedic, and Observations June 1997
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May 2001
R.R. Donnelly
Material Handler
• Bundled at end of machine when final product would be put together
• I had to put it on a skid and wrap it nicely to be shipped January 2002 IPFW
Associates of Science: Health Information Technology January 1997 Danville Area Community College
Associates of Sciences
January 1995 Warsaw High School
Diploma
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