Sivagami M
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Summary
To work in a challenging and dynamic environment towards a successful career in the field of medical coding by making the best out of my abilities and interpersonal skills. I want to see myself as an active contributor to a team of ambitious people and thereby enhance my knowledge and personality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Gentem Health Incorporated
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked in Pain management, Pediatrics, Physical therapy and E/M specialty in software Nextgen, Dr.Chrono, Citrix, Epic, Kareo, Cerner, Meditech and eClinical works
- Reviewed outpatient records, Surgery reports and interpreted documentation to identify diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Worked insurance denied claims and resubmitted.
- Followed up with Physician and clinic staff regarding missing information in patient records.
Medical Coding Team Leader
Northstardoc – RCM
COIMBATORE
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to bring improvement in Medical record documentation.
- Improving skills by updating with the changes taking place in the coding policies and guidelines.
- Ensuring the confidentiality in PHI as per the HIPAA compliance.
- Ensuring that all of the information's about diagnoses and procedures for patients is accurate and complete.
Senior Medical Coder
AQuity Solutions
COIMBATORE, Tamilnadu
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked in E/M and Internal Medicine specialty in Epic Software
Medical Coding Team Leader
Revele India Private Limited
COIMBATORE
11.2013 - 04.2021
- Team handling and work allocation to coders.
- Responsible for handling the insurance denials and educating the providers and the coders on insurance specifics and coding guidelines on timely basis
- Handled meetings in both startup and established clients.
Senior Medical Coder
Pradot Technology Private Limited
COIMBATORE
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Worked in Eclinical work software
- Assigning ICD and CPT codes to Outpatient and Inpatient records.
Medical Coder
Omega Healthcare Management Service
Bangalore
11.2008 - 09.2009
- Worked in Meditech EHR
- Assigning ICD and CPT codes to Outpatient ER records
Senior Physiotherapist
ARS Hospital
Tiruppur
05.2008 - 10.2008
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Physiotherapy
01.2002 - 04.2008
Coding Certification ☞ CPC certified by AAPC (Member ID-01325723)
Skills
Proficiency in Eclinical works, EPIC , Cerner, Sequel med, 3M, Encoder, Next gen, Kareo, Simpler practice, Dr Chrono
Worked Clearing houses -Trizetto, Waystar and Encoda
Denials and Rejections handling
Customer Service skills by establishing successful meetings during initial implementation and follow ups
Specialties worked - ER, E & M, Pain Management , Pediatric, Clinical Laboratory, Spine procedures, Gastroenterology, Same day surgery, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Psychotherapy, Nutritional therapy, Speech therapy
Accomplishments
- 11 years of experience in the field of multi-specialty medical coding.
- Worked many start up clients and came up with a new idea that improved things.
- Worked in many enterprises client and improved revenue cycle to the client.
- Worked in Special AR project, analyzed and resolved the denied claims and achieved the revenue target.
- In Revel India pvt ltd, Promoted from senior Medical coder to Quality Analyst then as Audit Team coach and the Team leader in short period of time as a recognition of Sincerity and excellent performance in work.
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder - Gentem Health Incorporated
05.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Coding Team Leader - Northstardoc – RCM
09.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Medical Coder - AQuity Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Coding Team Leader - Revele India Private Limited
11.2013 - 04.2021
Senior Medical Coder - Pradot Technology Private Limited
01.2010 - 06.2010
Medical Coder - Omega Healthcare Management Service
11.2008 - 09.2009
Senior Physiotherapist - ARS Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2008
St.Anne's Hr. Sec. School - Bachelor of Professional Studies, Physiotherapy
01.2002 - 04.2008