Dedicated Team Leader with 5.6 years of experience, seeking a position in a reputable organization. Possess strong leadership and communication skills along with extensive knowledge of medical coding guidelines, regulations. Committed in providing accurate and efficient coding services to ensure optimal revenue cycle management and compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Forefront Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Mysuru
02.2021 - Current
Lead and Manage a team of 8-10 medical coders, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines, quality and productivity targets.
Gained exposure in E and M Outpatient & Inpatient, SDS procedures in Gastroenterology like Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Genitourinary procedures like ESWL, Lithotripsy, TUR, TURBT, Allergy Immunology specialty, Anesthesia coding for Upper and Lower endoscopies, Surgical Pathology and Renal, Scrotum Ultrasound procedures.
Develop and implement training programs to enhance team members' coding skills and knowledge of industry updates.
Client interaction and conducting regular E/M benchmarking and educate the Provider on coding trends and documentation.
Updating and reporting MIPS measurement in Physician billing.
Good knowledge in Global period coding and denial review.
Perform Coding Denial Analysis trend and fix the coding front end error.
Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results, monitor team performance, setting goals, providing feedback to improve process, quality and productivity.
Conduct coding weekly meeting and training to be up to date on the industry updates.
Revising and revisiting payers' policies.
Performing regular dipstick audits to ensure quality.
Senior Medical Coder
Velan Info Services
Coimbatore
08.2020 - 01.2021
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
Assigned accurate diagnosis code(ICD) and procedure codes (CPT) by reviewing the MR.
Worked on E and M services and Neurotransmitter placement procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Zoology And FoodScience
Yuvaraja's College
Mysuru
06.2018
Skills
Extensive Knowledge in ICD,CPT and HCPCS coding system
Strong understanding of Medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
Proficient in using Coding Software like Kareo (Tebra), AdvancedMD, MODMED, MEDENT, 3M, Epic
Excellent Leadership and Coaching skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize the work based on requirements
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Rewarded as Process Excellence-Coding in Sept 2021
Rewarded as Best Performer-Coding in May 2022
Rewarded as Best Team Coach-Coding in May 2023
Certification
CPC Certification from AAPC (09/2018-current)
ACC Certification from ICF (05/2023-current)
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Team Leader
Forefront Healthcare Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - Current
Senior Medical Coder
Velan Info Services
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Zoology And FoodScience
Executive Vice President of Operations at Forefront Healthcare Private LimitedExecutive Vice President of Operations at Forefront Healthcare Private Limited
Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at SRINIVAS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES and RESEARCH CENTERAssistant Professor in Pediatrics at SRINIVAS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES and RESEARCH CENTER