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Tameka Baker

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Brooklyn Park MN 54444

763-***-****

OBJECTIVE To become a valuable asset to this company

EDUCATION

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Medical Coding Specialist, Diploma

2000-2000 Minneapolis Technical College Minneapolis, MN

Nursing Assistant, Certificate

QUALIFICATIONS Punctual, dependable, respectful, willing to learn,

get along with others, flexible and dedicated. Experi- ence in medical field for 14 years. 10 years as a Nur-

sing Assistant & PCA. 4 years as a Medical Coding

Specialist.

CLASS TAKEN Typing, Shorthand, Word Processing, Computer

Programming, Transcribing, 10-key, Billing &

Reimbursement, HCPCS, Computer Concepts,

include Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Word &

Windows. Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physi-

ology, Pharmacology, Disease Process, CPT, & ICD-9.

EXPERIENCE Externship at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis.

Assigning CPT and ICD-9 codes, abstracting files, com-

municating with physicians on correcting coding issues per

documentation. Homecare coding, following guidelines,

attends coding seminars yearly & as needed, and telecon-

ferences. Frequently research on updated coding informa-

tion. Knowledge of Mckesson, Beyond Now & Excellian

electronic medical records. Knowledge of PPS (Payment

Perspective System) governed by Medicare per Licesed

Homecare Agencies. Knowledge of OASIS assessments.

EMPLOYMENT

2005-2008 Medical Coding Specialist Allina Health Care Services

St. Paul MN

Electronically abstracting patient information to review for

coding purposes per documentation. Review Plan of Care

to ensure proper documentation supports diagnosis and

procedures. Assigning and sequencing accurate diagnosis

codes to receive proper reimbursement. Working closely

with clinical staff to ensure proper documentation. Com-

municating with the billing department to locate unbilled

assessments that can not be billed out due to errors in the

POC. Maintains working knowledge of ICD-9 CM and CPT

coding principles, government regulations for proper

reimbursement. Meets and exceeds productivity.

Perform related & other responsibilities as required.

2002-2005 Medical Coding Specialist, Support Specialist II,

Authorization Specialist Intrepid USA Healthcare

Medical Coding Specialist, same as above except non

Electronic medical records.

Support Specialist II, entering patient information as written

by the clinical staff to ensure accuracy including, meds ,

goals, and interventions, diagnosis codes, physician orders,

and oasis assessments to create plan of care for physician

signature to receive reimbursement.

Authorization Specialist, Updating patient files to receive

proper authorization per 60 day episode from insurance

companies to continue with care.

2000-2002 Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant Presbyterian Homes

Arden Hills

Assisting disable young and elderly adults. Such as dressing,

Grooming, feeding, laundry transporting to and from appts.

documenting daily activities per patients abilities.

2000-1993 Personal Care Attendant Accesible Space Inc. St Paul MN

same as previous job

1998-1999 Office Assistant Unicom Inc. St Paul MN

Set up computer work station for employees. Performed data

entry of cuurent and late sales of telemarketers, payroll,

employee information updating, orientation and evaluation

of new and existing employees. Problem solving with staff.

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