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Experienced Medical Coder/Biller with several years of experience in medical environments along with a strong background in improving efficiency and operational productivity. Experienced in completing medical coding tasks, ensuring compliance with ICD-9 standards, and ensuring task completion within strict deadlines. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with others.

Medical Coding Best Practices ICD-9-CM Coding Standards Coaching/Training Typing/10-Key

CPT and HCPCS Coding Standards Timeline/Deadline Management EMR Software

Team Leadership Attention to Detail Complex Problem Solving Self-Driven/Motivated

  Direct day to day administrative operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Review patient medical orders to ensure accuracy with coding best practices, maintain/update patient medical records, and ensure accurate ICD 9 CM and CPT codes are documented

  Maintain a significant knowledge of HIPAA guidelines, ensure patient medical records are managed appropriately, and submit documents within specified deadlines

  Supported administrative functions which included reviewing documented medical procedures for accuracy, translating medical procedures into the appropriate codes, and providing information to third-parties

  Utilized superior communication and interpersonal abilities to maintain positive rapport with co-workers and third party medical providers

  Coordinated medical coding functions which included reviewing and validating medical documentation, ensuring codes are accurate, and verifying the medical necessity of treatments

  Successfully managed strict time deadlines with a concentration on ensuring each condition was monitoring, evaluated, assessed, or treated (MEAT) within the data collection year

  Led medical coding logistics which included identifying appropriate diagnosis, procedural, HCPCS, and modifier codes in addition to providing training to other on coding best practices

  Completed detailed qualitative analysis of medical records, corrected errors on medical records, ensured compliance with regulatory standards, and audited records to ensure accuracy

  Acted as a Subject Matter Expert regarding coding best practices with a focus on training staff members, auditing medical records, and supporting internal departments

  Played a lead role in coding electronic and paper medical charts for various specialty departments along with entering insurance demographic information into a patient database

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  Contract Coder, Risk Adjustment Manager (2007-2008)

  Scheduler/Coder, Para/Quad Inc. (2003-2005)

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in handling medical coding logistics with experience in ensuring compliance with ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding standards and completing projects within strict deadlines. In addition, I have strong experience in interacting positively with patients, co-workers, and diverse medical teams.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with an impressive educational background which includes the completion of a Medical Coder program.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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