Monday, August 4, 2014

Medical Coder (Downtown New York United States)


Gerrie T. Lewis
Phone: 718- 210-6724 Email: Gerrielewis @ gmail.com


OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a medical coder that would utilize and expand my education and hands-on experience to strengthen a facility's operations, that seeks and rewards results.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledgeable in medical office procedures and medical terminology
ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 Coding.
The Medical Manager 10.0 and Medisoft skills.
MS Office Word, Excel and Power point.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Manage time constraints and pressure well with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
Effectively communicate with clients and members of my team.
HIPAA Certified.

EDUCATION:
12/08/2012 AHIMA American Health Information Management Association Certification, New York, NY
(CCA) Certified Coding Associate
02/12-08/12 Bronx Community College, Bronx NY
Advance Hospital Coding Certificate
10/10- 01/12 ASA Institute- The College for Excellence, New York, NY
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Health Care Office Administration
EXPERIENCE:
02/11- Present GEB RN'S, Bronx, NY
Per Diem Office and Medical Coder
Assisted with accurate assignment of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding inquires for nurses.
Reviewed quality of coding, to reduce coding errors.
Analyze billing to improve coding data accuracy for Medicaid compliance reimbursement.
Coordinate, confirm, and manage nursing visits and nursing note submissions.
Maintain confidentiality within HIPAA regulations.

10/11- 01/12 Raymond Naftali Ambulatory Center for Rehabilitation, New York, NY
Medical billing Assistant/Receptionist (Extern/Trainee)
Provided accurate assignment of ICD-9-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 procedure codes.
Assisted with claims processing to ensure that all insurance claims are processed timely and efficiently.
Prepared and sent out medical bills using the medical manager.
Contacted insurance carriers regarding claims unpaid or denied.
Maintained strict adherence to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
08/09- 03/10 Gramercy Park Medical Group PC, New York, NY
04/11- 05/11 Case Manager/ Records Quality Management/ Counselor
Performed intake assessments and provided counseling services to substance abuse clients.
Chart review and quality assurance, in preparation for NYS OASAS review
Teamed with other healthcare professionals and counselors to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
Electronic and manual documentation, scheduling and filing.
Successfully managed multiple client caseloads.
Outsourced cases to third party services based on client care needs.
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