Medical Administrative Assistant, Billing & Coding Specialist

OBJECTIVE

Experienced coding, billing and release of information specialist seeking employment that will enable me to use my skills to obtain patient and provider satisfaction.

SKILLS PROFILE

• Experienced in auditing documentation for CMS compliance

• Able to accurately assign ICD-9 and CPT codes

• Experienced posting charges and payments

• Experienced in handling confidential paperwork

• Experienced using Citrix, IDX, Medisoft, Medic, Mysis, and Medical Manager software

• Able to use fax, copier, scanner and microfilm machines.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Coder, Hospital Biller, Documentation 2004-2008 2004Auditor

Internal Medicine Associates, Fort Myers, Florida

• Audited provider documentation and educated providers in federal guideline compliance.

• Extrapolated data from medical documentation to assign proper ICD-9 and CPT codes.

• Entered inpatient and outpatient hospital encounters and procedures.

Release of Medical Records(temporary position) 2004-2004

Smart Document Solutions, Fort Myers, Florida

• Received and completed medical record requests via mail, phone, fax and walk-ins.

• Mailed or electronically delivered medical records.

• Maintained HIPAA confidentiality including during transport, storage and disposal.

• Provided excellent customer service by being respectful and followed-through as promised.

Coder, Hospital Biller, AR Clerk 2002-2004

Island Coast Pediatrics, Fort Myers, Florida

• Posted hospital and physician practice encounters.

• Posted insurance and patient payments.

• Answered patient questions regarding insurance coverage and statement balances.

Coder 1999-2002

Apollo Information Services, Fort Myers, Florida

Extrapolated data from emergency department encounters to assign ICD-9 and CPT codes.

EDUCATION

AS, Stratton College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

References upon request

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