Ankush Thakur
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Operations Coordinator experienced in coding and quality assurance. Managed a team of 20, reduced error rates, and enhanced operational efficiency across various coding specialties, including cardiovascular and pain management. Committed to leveraging skills for organizational growth in a challenging and healthy work environment.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Operations
HealthprimeServicesPvtltd
09.2023 - Current
Senior Coding Specialist
ExelaTechnologies
04.2020 - 09.2023
- Worked on cardiovascular procedures and cardiology coding, currently managing pain management, rehabilitation, and rheumatology coding.
- Analyzed coding data to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve coding practices and workflows.
- Reviewed and validated medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Tracked quality data for quality team, contributing to reduced error rate.
Coding Specialist (Team Coach)
Inventurusknowledge Solutions.
09.2018 - 04.2020
- From Sr. Medical Coder to Coding Specialist (Team Coach)
- Handling a team, providing training, auditing and feedback.
- Led team by providing training, conducting audits, and delivering feedback.
- Engaged in coding for preventive services and HCC projects.
- Working on 3D docs, taking client calls, CDI calls.
- Managed attendance and production quality trackers for annual appraisals.
- Responded to provider escalations promptly.
- Accumulated 8 years of coding experience.
- Coordinated team of 20, educated on client updates, and ensured effective management.
Sr. Medical Coder
MedusindHealthcarePvt Ltd.
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Acquired expertise in emergency department coding, specializing in pathology and surgical pathology tasks.
- Ensured accurate coding compliance through thorough review of complex medical records.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to clarify and enhance documentation requirements.
- Gained experience in an emergency department facility, focusing on pathology and surgical pathology tasks.
Sr. Medical Coder
InfinxHealthcarePvt. Ltd
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Acquired expertise in preauthorization processes to streamline operations in emergency department.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accurate coding and adherence to regulatory compliance.
- Utilized Advanced Coding Software for efficient data entry and coding accuracy.
- Leveraged Advanced Coding Software to enhance data entry speed and maintain coding accuracy.
Sr. Medical Coder
GebbshealthcarePvt.Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Received high flyers achievement award for exceptional performance in coding accuracy and productivity.
- Advanced from trainee medical coder to sr. medical coder, demonstrating growth and expertise in coding practices.
- Total 2.5 years experience in Denials, Reviewed emergency department records, Analyzed evaluation and management codes.
Education
Masters of Sciences - Biochemistry
Institute of Science (Mumbai University)
Mumbai 06.2010 - 01.2012
Diploma - Forensic Science
St. Xavier’s College
Mumbai 06.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelors of Sciences -
Kishinchand Chellaram college (Mumbai University)
Mumbai 06.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Secondary School -
Mumbai University
Mumbai 06.2004 - 01.2006
Higher Secondary School -
Mumbai University
Skills
- Medical coding
- Coding compliance
- Coding standards
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/07/88
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- Date of Birth: 02/07/88
- Marital Status: Married
Extracurricular Activities
- Date of Birth: 02/07/88
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
- Date of Birth: 02/07/88
- Marital Status: Married
Total Work Experience
- Date of Birth: 02/07/88
- Marital Status: Married
Computer Related Exposure - Skills
- Date of Birth: 02/07/88
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Coordinator Operations
HealthprimeServicesPvtltd
09.2023 - Current
Senior Coding Specialist
ExelaTechnologies
04.2020 - 09.2023
Coding Specialist (Team Coach)
Inventurusknowledge Solutions.
09.2018 - 04.2020
Sr. Medical Coder
MedusindHealthcarePvt Ltd.
09.2017 - 09.2018
Sr. Medical Coder
InfinxHealthcarePvt. Ltd
08.2015 - 09.2017
Sr. Medical Coder
GebbshealthcarePvt.Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2015
Diploma - Forensic Science
St. Xavier’s College
06.2011 - 01.2012
Masters of Sciences - Biochemistry
Institute of Science (Mumbai University)
06.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelors of Sciences -
Kishinchand Chellaram college (Mumbai University)
06.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Secondary School -
Mumbai University
06.2004 - 01.2006
Higher Secondary School -
Mumbai University