Medical Records Coder
Resume:
Kristi Menyfield
***B Arizona St.
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Phone Number: +49-017*-***-****
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EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a growing company that will allow me, as well as my future employer to take advantage of my skills and experience developed over the years.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Outpatient Medical Records Coder (2010-present)
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany
• Code outpatient medical records for assigned high volume clinics: Ob/Gyn and Labor and Delivery using Military Health System Coding Guidelines,
Internal Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and HCPCS Level II
• Currently code an average of 72 billable/non-billable encounters per day
• Independently work to meet daily productivity expectations
• Currently using and experienced in coding tool applications such as Coding Compliance Editor (CCE), AHLTA, CHCS, and 3M Health Data Management
• 3 years of medical records outpatient coding experience with a CPC certification through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Provide coding support to clinics that have coding backlogs
• Expand knowledge base for coding by attending CCE webinars and attends all VTC educational briefings from MEDCOM/PASBA
• Provide coding training and quality assurance by direct interactions with the physicians assigned to Ob/Gyn and Labor and Delivery, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, Speech and Audiology clinics
• Assists physicians with receiving and maintaining higher RVU production with proper documentation by providing education based on documentation trends
Medial Receptionist (2007-2009)
Dr. Lee Ettinger, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Greet patients at reception, noting their arrival and handle any query or request as appropriate.
• Answered all incoming telephone calls, diverted them as appropriate, and/or taking and passing on messages.
• Made appointments via the computerized system, including appointment reminders and called patients to schedule follow-up appointments.
• Assisted patients with registration and processing paperwork. Collected patient cost share at time of service, demographic, and insurance information for billing.
• Pulled, prepared, audited, and placed patient charts in appropriate destination for patient appointments.
• Distributed incoming patient information to the appropriate destination or personnel in a timely manner. Disseminated fax correspondence every 30 minutes throughout the workday.
• Updated and maintained practitioner schedules. Distributed repeat prescription requests to the appropriate destination.
• Performed other miscellaneous duties as needed such as ICD 9 coding for hospital charges.
• Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patients, family and facility staff.
Intake Specialist (2006)
Soldiers of Compassion Outreach Youth Center, Shreveport, LA
• Scheduled intake appointments for youth and maintained all client files.
• Ensured that all applications were complete with updated client information.
• Coordinated client needs with the proper local agencies, programs, and services.
• Coordinated client needs with proper skill building materials and activities.
• Monitored and charted client progress daily.
• Separated weekly and monthly assessments and reports.
• Organized client and parent orientation.
• Assisted client intakes with the program director.
• Daily data entry
Medical Receptionist (2005-2006)
Louisiana Pain Physicians, Shreveport, LA
• Answered multi-line telephones and scheduled appointments.
• Registered patients and entered new patients into the medical billing system and the electronic medical record system.
• Verified insurance for all patients and ensured patient accounts were updated with new information when necessary.
• Collected cost share for patient office visits.
• Filed and pulled medical charts as needed and balanced cash drawer daily.
• Assured clinic maintained adequate supply of clerical supplies and ensured lobby was clean.
Medical Records Clerk (2005)
Ark-La-Tex Cardiology, Shreveport, LA
• Received medical records requests via phone, fax and mail.
• Entered registration notes in electronic medical record system for the release of medical records.
• Assisted patients and physician offices with information pertaining to medical records.
• Faxed medical records and invoices to law offices and physician offices only with compliance to the HIPPA Law guidelines.
• Received payments for medical records requests.
• Handled death certificates for funeral homes requesting signatures from physicians.
Audit Clerk (2001-2005)
Budget Phone Inc., Shreveport, LA
• Supervised and coordinated activities of audit clerks and termination of telephone service clerks.
• Assisted subordinates and manager in identifying and resolving problems.
• Knowledge in reconciling bills and funds from several different telephone companies such as Bell South, Sprint, Alltel, Verizon, and Qwest.
• Skilled at preparing both detailed reports and executive summaries for management concerning all audits and service terminations.
• Verified accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other employees and companies.
• Corrected errors and listed discrepancies for adjustment.
• Assisted with the termination of services due to unpaid balances and cancellation of services.
Medical Records Clerk (2000-2001)
Regional Urology, Shreveport, LA
• Compiled, verified, and filed medical records and medical charts.
• Received and filed lab work and medical reports in charts.
• Prepared folders and maintained records of newly admitted patients.
• Reviewed medical records for completeness, assembled records into standard order, and filed records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing systems.
• Located, signed out, and delivered medical records requested by hospital departments.
• Operated computer to enter and retrieve data and typed correspondence and reports.
• Assisted other employees with coding of records.
• Posted results of laboratory tests to records.
• Responded to phone, faxed, and mailed requests for medical records
CERTIFICATIONS
CPC certified in April 2010 through AAPC
EDUCATION
Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, FL
Applied Technology Diploma in Medical Coder/Biller August 2009
Southern University, Shreveport, LA
Radiologic Technology 10 credit hours
Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA
General Studies 10 credit hours
Huntington High School, Shreveport, LA
Graduated May 2000
ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Computer Applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Works, Power Point)
10-Key by touch, typing speed 30-35 wpm
Multi-tasking, multi-line telecommunications
Interpersonal/Human relations skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work
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