GEETHU THERASA AUGUSTINE
Certified Medical Coder
Kerala
Summary
Competent CPC certified medical coding professional with 4 years experience, talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis and procedure codes for billing. Sophisticated and hardworking individual with excellent analytical and multitasking abilities. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing and managing medical record information to obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies and ensure payment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Guidehouse India Private Limited
Thiruvananthapuram
10.2020 - Current
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Used EPIC software to assign procedure and diagnostic codes to patient records for billing purposes.
Certified Medical Coder
Miramed Ajuba
Chennai
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
Cardiac Perfusionist Trainee
Government Medical College, Pariyaram
Kannur
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as CABG's, Heart valve repairs and replacements etc.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
Education
Advanced Medical Coding &Billing -
Arown Academy
CochinB.Sc. - Perfusion Technology
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education And Research
Chennai 08.2013 - 08.2016
12th -
Labour India Public School
Marangattupilly 05.2011 - 05.2012
Labour India Public School
Marangattupilly 05.2009 - 05.2010
Skills
Emergency Department ( professional and facility) Coding
undefinedCertification
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Guidehouse India Private Limited
10.2020 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
Miramed Ajuba
06.2018 - 10.2020
Cardiac Perfusionist Trainee
Government Medical College, Pariyaram
11.2016 - 01.2018
B.Sc. - Perfusion Technology
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education And Research
08.2013 - 08.2016
12th -
Labour India Public School
05.2011 - 05.2012
Labour India Public School
05.2009 - 05.2010
Advanced Medical Coding &Billing -
Arown Academy
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