Tina Roberts
Denver Health
Thornton
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced Medical Coder at Denver Health versed in Inpatient/Outpatient/Surgical and E.D. coding with focus on OB/GYN, Dermatology, Endocrine and Urgent Care. Achieved a 98% accuracy rate while fostering teamwork and mentoring junior coders. Proficient in using 3M encoder and Epic systems, ensuring compliance and efficient claims submission.
Work History
Medical Coder III
13 Years- Reviewed medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for complex encounters.
- Resolved coding discrepancies through detailed chart review and payer rule interpretation.
- Maintained coding accuracy of 98% and above.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in medical records.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, ensuring compliance across all coding activities.
- Applied coding guidelines to ensure compliant charge capture, reimbursement, and documentation integrity.
- Collaborated with physicians and clinical staff to clarify documentation for coding accuracy.
- Abstracted diagnosis and procedure data from electronic health records for timely claims submission.
Medical Coder
3 Years 3 Months- Applied appropriate ICD-9 and CPT codes from review of LTAC and SNF hospital record documentation; Assigned principal diagnosis and DRG group capturing all morbidities and co-morbidities
- Provided concurrent coding on existing patient records assuring all diagnosis and procedure codes have been assigned. Researched and assigned codes in 3M for accuracy
- Routinely performed chart audits for accuracy of codes, documentation, quality and compliance purposes
- Initiated, tracked and resolved physician queries for indeterminate documentation. Provided education to physicans regarding documentation
Education
- Art Education
Skills
Inpatient records coding
Outpatient coding
Pro Fee Coding
Surgical Coding
Versed in OB/GYN
Dermatology
Endocrine
Family Medicine
Teaching Hospital knowledge
Coding error resolution
ICD-10 coding
3M encoder
Epic systems
Encoder Pro
Codify
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder III
Denver Health
11.2013 - CurrentRead More
Medical Coder
Vibra Healthcare
07.2010 - 10.2013Read More
UNC
from Art Education
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