Cynthia Bellamy
Colorado Springs
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Coding Specialist with 32+ years expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. Committed to maintaining high accuracy rates and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Experienced medical billing coder proficient in coding across various specialties and in using 3M, Epic, and Optum Enterprise Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC).
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Surgical Management Professionals
Sioux Falls
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Assigned appropriate codes using ICD-10-CM for diagnosis, CPT for procedures, HCPCS for supplies and modifiers as required by payers.
- Coded various specialties, with an emphasis on Orthopedics and Neurology, but also including ENT, OB/GYN, Urology, and surgeries.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure accurate coding and billing practices.
- Worked with 3M and Paragon coding systems
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding medical coding.
- Identified appropriate modifiers to be applied to claims for optimal reimbursement.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education, training, and certification renewal.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Analyzed patient charts and records to extract relevant coding information.
- Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to process claims and billing.
- Reviewed patient records and assigned accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Outpatient Surgery Observation Coder
Memorial Hospital - University of Colorado Health
Colorado Springs
10.1992 - 04.2023
- Code, abstract and charged observation accounts and outpatient surgeries working with EPIC system, 3M, and Optum Enterprise Computer Assisted Coding (CAC). Worked with previous systems such as Cerner and PowerChart (electronic medical record).
- Previously trained new coders and assisted supervisors with contract coders with various specialties in coding (ENT, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, etc.) I conducted a brief audio-conference presentation for first-year students who showed interest in the coding profession. Assisted supervisors in research projects and presentations.
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Penrose-St Francis -Centura Health (Common Spirit)
Colorado Springs
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Coded and abstracted outpatient surgery accounts as a PRN coder.
- Worked in various specialties (orthopedics, ENT, urology, etc.).
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurses PRN
Colorado Springs
1990 - 1992
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff. Assisted with bed lifts, and other areas when needed.
- Provided compassionate support and companionship to patients during care.
- Worked in various hospitals, nursing homes, private care and sitter cases.
Medical Laboratory Front Desk Receptionist
Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson
1986 - 1986
- Worked in a summer hire program from June through August assisting staff and helping patients check in the front desk area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Records Information Management
Regis University
Denver, CO05-1992
Skills
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- ICD-10-CM proficient (certified by AAPC)
- ICD-10-CM coding
- CPT coding
- HCPCS coding
- Medical billing
- Detail-oriented
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare compliance
- Outpatient coding
- Surgical coding
- Medical terminology proficient
- ASC coding
- Observation coding
- Patient confidentiality
- Service-oriented
- Customer-oriented
Certification
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) (June 2011)
Timeline
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Surgical Management Professionals
08.2023 - 01.2026
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Penrose-St Francis -Centura Health (Common Spirit)
01.1999 - 09.1999
Outpatient Surgery Observation Coder
Memorial Hospital - University of Colorado Health
10.1992 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurses PRN
1990 - 1992
Medical Laboratory Front Desk Receptionist
Evans Army Community Hospital
1986 - 1986
Bachelor of Science - Health Records Information Management
Regis University