Shannon watson
Emmett
Summary
Proven Med Tech and Medical Coder with a track record of enhancing coding accuracy by diligently applying AMA and CMS guidelines at Saltzer Medical Group. Expert in HIPAA regulations and patient care coordination, I excel in managing sensitive patient information and improving claim approval rates through effective collaboration with physicians.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Tech/activity Coordinator
Meadow View Assisted Living Center
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
Medical Coder
Saltzer Medical Group
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
- Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.
- Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.
Medical Coder
Ada Orthopedic
03.2009 - 03.2017
- Coded and documented medical billing information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education
Certificate - Billing And Coding
Milan Institute
Nampa, ID06.2012
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Cna
Tvcc
Ontario, OR05.1994
Diploma -
Adrian High School
Adrian, OR05.1993
Skills
- HIPAA regulations
- Direct patient care
- Patient interaction
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Patient vital taking
- Medical record documentation
- Specimen handling
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen collection
- Patient care coordination
- Medical terminology expertise
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology
- Patient care documentation
Timeline
Medical Coder
Ada Orthopedic
03.2009 - 03.2017
Med Tech/activity Coordinator
Meadow View Assisted Living Center
Medical Coder
Saltzer Medical Group
Certificate - Billing And Coding
Milan Institute
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Cna
Tvcc
Diploma -
Adrian High School
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