I am a Certified Inpatient Medical Coder with 5 years of clinical experience and over 3 years in medical coding and auditing. My background blends strong clinical expertise with advanced coding proficiency, ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality documentation review.
Experience Summary:
• 1 year as an Inpatient Medical Coder, proficient in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG coding for complex hospital cases.
• 2 years as a DRG/CVA Auditor, validating inpatient charts for coding accuracy, compliance, and proper DRG assignment.
• 4 months in the Appeals Team, managing coding-related denials and preparing appeal documentation.
• 3 years and 4 months as a Certified Medical Coder, with exposure to various healthcare settings.
• Currently working part-time in an Outpatient Facility, gaining hands-on experience with Outpatient (OP) coding and CPT/HCPCS procedure coding.
• 5 years of clinical experience, providing a strong foundation in medical terminology, pathophysiology, and clinical documentation interpretation.
I am detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. I stay current with ICD-10, CPT, and CMS guidelines, ensuring reliable coding that supports appropriate reimbursement and audit readiness.