Cathrin Papitha
Coimbatore
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented Medical Coding(Clinical coder)with 4+ years of experience overseeing billing and coding activities and making daily decisions to ensure a maximized cash flow to obtain employment as a professional coding and billing specialist. Utilizing knowledge of medical terminology, medical procedure, insurance policies and background of CPT and ICD 10 coding technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Coder (E/M Coder, HCC Coder, Denials)
Gebbs Healthcare Solutions
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervise and coordinate the main functions of 25+ medical coding staff members, including the Coding Supervisor, Medical Coder, and Coding Quality Analysts
- Identified areas for improvement and increased cash flow by 27% while providing ongoing feedback to a 20+ member team
- Surpass high quality standards and ensure optimum levels of patient care and customer service by overseeing 100+ daily billing and collections processes
- Perform comprehensive medical records reviews to assure compliance with all official policies and standard procedures.
Medical Coder (E/M Coder, HCC Coder, Denials)
Vee Technologies
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed CPT and ICD-10 codes and modifiers to ensure accurate coding procedures were followed for an average of 50 patient records per day
- Educated 9 Providers, 7 Clinicians, and 10 other members of the health care team regarding changes in coding standards and regulations
- Used thorough knowledge of coding systems to assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM
- Exceeded all performance targets and secured $150K+ in revenue by activating 1700+ accounts over a 2-year period.
Medical Coder – Associate ( E/M Outpatient Coder )
BilledRight
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
- Reviewed, analysed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities
- Performed billing and coding procedures for ambulance, emergency room, impatient and outpatient services
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
Biomedical Engineer
Vasan Eye Care Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Troubleshoot problems arising in designing and developing of medical devices and surgical instruments
- Ability to develop and validate testing methods
- Conduct studies on biological tissues such as preparation of samples, statistical analysis, collating and evaluating study results and documentation
- Manage clinical trials for medical products and devices that are helpful to patients
- Managing and testing including field testing of clinical equipment and medical devices in hospitals and communities
- Interact with manufacturers to purchase or sell medical devices, products and surgical instruments.
Editor
TNQ Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Acquire manuscripts for review
- Read, edit, and write content so that it is correct and understandable to the reader
- Verify facts cited in material for publication
- Work with the author to develop content in keeping with the publication’s style and editorial policy
- Maintain good working relationships with authors and other key staff such as production, editorial assistants, proof readers, graphics artists, and marketing personnel
- Keep track of scheduled dates to ensure manuscript publishes on time
- Review and mark up page proofs and online content
- Work with marketing to promote the book by submitting content for both print and online announcements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Anna University
Hosur, India01.2013
Skills
- ICD-10CM and CPT requirements and procedures
- Understanding a medical terminology across a broad range of medical practice areas
- E/M level Coding
- Strong understanding of Physiology and Anatomy
- The ability to communicate on a professional level
- High knowledge in Coding software such as eClinicalWorks, Citrix
- Critical thinking, adaptation to learn at any sort of situation
- Have willingness to learn new technology
- Highly organized and dedicated with a positive attitude
- Team player with strong sense of responsibility
Certification
Certified Professional coder (CPC), 2020
Languages
English
Tamil
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/23/91
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I declare that the above furnished information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder (E/M Coder, HCC Coder, Denials)
Gebbs Healthcare Solutions
03.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Coder (E/M Coder, HCC Coder, Denials)
Vee Technologies
06.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Coder – Associate ( E/M Outpatient Coder )
BilledRight
10.2020 - 03.2021
Biomedical Engineer
Vasan Eye Care Hospital
01.2014 - 02.2015
Editor
TNQ Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Anna University
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