Vital Collect
Bhagyalakshmi Suresh
Process Lead - Medical Coding
Mysore,India
Summary
Certified Medical Coder with 6+ years experience in Pathology, E and M and Surgery Coding. Focused Medical Coder well-versed in medical terminology, coding and compliance procedures.
Seeking a challenging career as Remote Medical Coder delivering a wide variety of coding services to a medical group. Experience with Advanced Md, Kareo, Vitalcollect, Ongen, Intergy and E clinical Works software.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Process Lead- Medical Coder
Forefront healthcare pvt ltd
Mysore, India
03.2020 - Current
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Implemented new training courses after assessing corporate data and identifying employee weaknesses.
- Research and development in any upcoming projects on billing and reimbursement guidelines
- Managed multiple projects
- Supervised processes to eliminate weak points or bottlenecks in business operations
- Scheduled appropriate number of employees to complete production line tasks
Process Lead- Medical Coding
Starmark Healthcare pvt ltd
Mysore, India
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented coding reimbursement with guidelines.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Observed safety practices and upheld standards.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Tutored 20+ new coders for compliance with ICD and CPT classification systems and coding guidelines
Senior Medical Coder
Starmark Healthcare Pvt ltd
Mysore, India
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Processed insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services
Associate Medical Coder
Starmark Healthcare pvt ltd
Mysore, India
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Carried out day-to-day duties100% accurately and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
MMK & SDM College Pvt Ltd
Mysore 06.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
Certified Professional Coder
HIPAA Compliance
Microsoft Word and Excel
ICD 10 CM, CPT and HCPCS
Pathology Coding
E and M
Software
Kareo
Intergy
Advanced Md
E clinical Works
Certification
CPC
Timeline
CPC
02-2021
Process Lead- Medical Coder
Forefront healthcare pvt ltd
03.2020 - Current
Process Lead- Medical Coding
Starmark Healthcare pvt ltd
03.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Medical Coder
Starmark Healthcare Pvt ltd
03.2017 - 03.2019
Associate Medical Coder
Starmark Healthcare pvt ltd
05.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
MMK & SDM College Pvt Ltd
06.2011 - 05.2014