Sandra Fedler
2855 Mayfair Drive, Cumming GA 30040
(678) 249-4856, sndrfdlr481@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position where I can utilize my coding skills, specifically E/M and minor procedure coding, as well as ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding, experience with patient records, and background in medical terminology to accurately abstract and validate ICD-9-CM and CPT codes, maintain patient records, and assist a facility overall in their documentation and reimbursement process.
SKILLS
? Outpatient and Inpatient Coding
? ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS
? CMS 1500 and UB-04 Claim Forms
? Healthcare Reimbursement
? Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology
? DRG & APC Assignments
? Knowledge of HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality
? Electronic Filing Systems
? 3M Encoder/Reference Software, Ingenix Encoder
? Proficient in Microsoft Office
? Excellent Verbal / Written Communication
? Managed Care Regulations
? Knowledge of Medical Terminology
? Medicare / Medicaid Reimbursements
? Hospital Information Systems: Chart Assembly, Access, Storage, and Status Tracking
? Experience with Allscripts EMR scanning/indexing
? Coding/posting/charge entry with Allscripts PM
? Posting co-pays in Allscripts PM
? Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and OneNote
? Proficient in Cerner RadNet
CERTIFICATION
American Academy of Professional Coders, Current Member September 2013-Present
Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) December 2013.
EDUCATION
Outpatient/Inpatient Medical Coding and Billing Program, Career Step July 2012-October 2013
Certificate of Graduation with Honors
? Experience coding over 250 outpatient reports and 75 authentic inpatient records.
? Types of reports including: Consultations, Emergency Room reports, History and Physical reports, Laboratory reports, Operative reports, Physician Orders, Procedure Notes, Progress Notes, Radiology reports, and Pathology reports.
? Coded reports in a variety of specialties including: Obstetrics, gynecology, internal medicine, dermatology, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, general surgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, trauma surgery, family/general practice, infectious disease, psychiatry, oncology, ENT, physical therapy, cardiology, plastic surgery, pulmonology, Emergency Dept, hematology, neurology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, etc.
Medical Transcription Program, Career Step December 2005-December 2007
Certificate of Graduation with High Honors
Gwinnett Technical College (Lawrenceville, GA) June 2002
Registered Veterinary Technician
EXPERIENCE
Medical Record Coder/Posting/Charge Entry February 2014-Present
North Atlanta Primary Care
? Import charges for 5 high-volume primary care clinics and, utilizing encounters and EHR, assign correct E/M levels and modifiers, lab codes, x-rays, minor procedures, HCPCS codes, and verify correct diagnoses and proper sequencing. Conduct chart reviews for purposes of identifying, confirming, and/or documenting appropriate medical coding. Post all copays, balance, close, and update batches utilizing Allscripts PM and Allscripts Clinical Module.
Medical Transcriptionist
Rapid Outsource Imaging, LLC January 2011-February 2014
? Typed, edited, and submitted various radiology reports, including x-rays, computed tomography (CT), interventional radiology, MRIs, MR angiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasounds, and vascular imaging utilizing Cerner RadNet.
MediGrafix, Inc. February 2008-January 2011
? Typed, edited, and submitted various medical reports, including radiology, referral letters, physical therapy, clinic notes, psychiatry, and dermatology.
Veterinary Technician
North Georgia Veterinary Specialty Care July 2002-July 2004
? Typed medical reports to send to referring veterinarians and accurately maintained client files.
? Provided nursing care for patients, assisted in surgical procedures, and provided/monitored anesthesia for patients.
Customer Service Representative
X-Cel Contacts November 1990-October 1994
? Record keeping on computer, taking orders for contact lens prescriptions, accounts receivable department.
2855 Mayfair Drive, Cumming GA 30040
(678) 249-4856, sndrfdlr481@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position where I can utilize my coding skills, specifically E/M and minor procedure coding, as well as ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding, experience with patient records, and background in medical terminology to accurately abstract and validate ICD-9-CM and CPT codes, maintain patient records, and assist a facility overall in their documentation and reimbursement process.
SKILLS
? Outpatient and Inpatient Coding
? ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS
? CMS 1500 and UB-04 Claim Forms
? Healthcare Reimbursement
? Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology
? DRG & APC Assignments
? Knowledge of HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality
? Electronic Filing Systems
? 3M Encoder/Reference Software, Ingenix Encoder
? Proficient in Microsoft Office
? Excellent Verbal / Written Communication
? Managed Care Regulations
? Knowledge of Medical Terminology
? Medicare / Medicaid Reimbursements
? Hospital Information Systems: Chart Assembly, Access, Storage, and Status Tracking
? Experience with Allscripts EMR scanning/indexing
? Coding/posting/charge entry with Allscripts PM
? Posting co-pays in Allscripts PM
? Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and OneNote
? Proficient in Cerner RadNet
CERTIFICATION
American Academy of Professional Coders, Current Member September 2013-Present
Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) December 2013.
EDUCATION
Outpatient/Inpatient Medical Coding and Billing Program, Career Step July 2012-October 2013
Certificate of Graduation with Honors
? Experience coding over 250 outpatient reports and 75 authentic inpatient records.
? Types of reports including: Consultations, Emergency Room reports, History and Physical reports, Laboratory reports, Operative reports, Physician Orders, Procedure Notes, Progress Notes, Radiology reports, and Pathology reports.
? Coded reports in a variety of specialties including: Obstetrics, gynecology, internal medicine, dermatology, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, general surgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, trauma surgery, family/general practice, infectious disease, psychiatry, oncology, ENT, physical therapy, cardiology, plastic surgery, pulmonology, Emergency Dept, hematology, neurology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, etc.
Medical Transcription Program, Career Step December 2005-December 2007
Certificate of Graduation with High Honors
Gwinnett Technical College (Lawrenceville, GA) June 2002
Registered Veterinary Technician
EXPERIENCE
Medical Record Coder/Posting/Charge Entry February 2014-Present
North Atlanta Primary Care
? Import charges for 5 high-volume primary care clinics and, utilizing encounters and EHR, assign correct E/M levels and modifiers, lab codes, x-rays, minor procedures, HCPCS codes, and verify correct diagnoses and proper sequencing. Conduct chart reviews for purposes of identifying, confirming, and/or documenting appropriate medical coding. Post all copays, balance, close, and update batches utilizing Allscripts PM and Allscripts Clinical Module.
Medical Transcriptionist
Rapid Outsource Imaging, LLC January 2011-February 2014
? Typed, edited, and submitted various radiology reports, including x-rays, computed tomography (CT), interventional radiology, MRIs, MR angiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasounds, and vascular imaging utilizing Cerner RadNet.
MediGrafix, Inc. February 2008-January 2011
? Typed, edited, and submitted various medical reports, including radiology, referral letters, physical therapy, clinic notes, psychiatry, and dermatology.
Veterinary Technician
North Georgia Veterinary Specialty Care July 2002-July 2004
? Typed medical reports to send to referring veterinarians and accurately maintained client files.
? Provided nursing care for patients, assisted in surgical procedures, and provided/monitored anesthesia for patients.
Customer Service Representative
X-Cel Contacts November 1990-October 1994
? Record keeping on computer, taking orders for contact lens prescriptions, accounts receivable department.