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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