Uma Maheswari
Chennai
Summary
- Highly organized and detail-oriented Medical Coder with 12 years experience in Radiology, Multispeciality coding in E&M, Emergency department.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology across a broad range of medical practice areas
- Achieved significant improvements in medical coding accuracy by leveraging expert ICD-10 coding skills and fostering excellent communication.
- Recognized for maintaining a high level of accuracy in coding, staying updated on the latest coding practices, and mentoring junior coders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Medical Coder
Freelancer
Chennai (Remote)
09.2013 - Current
- Specialty: Radiology, Evaluation and Management- Ortho, Gastro, Pain management, Neuro, Internal medicine, Family practice, Emergency department
- Accurately code and abstract medical record achieving 98% accuracy rate in QA Audits with 100% productivity
- Analyzed medical records to assign the appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes.
- Vast experience in coding softwares epic, Athena, 3M, Intergy, cerner.
- Quickly responded to staff and client inquiries regarding CPT codes.
- Adhered to coding clinics and guidelines, and queried physicians for clarification as needed regarding incomplete documentation and further clarify coding diagnoses, procedures, etc.
Senior Medical Coder
E4E Healthcare Business
Chennai
12.2007 - 08.2013
- Specialty: Radiology, E&M and ED
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Stayed updated with quarterly coding guideline revisions, CPT and ICD revisions on the latest practices.
- Coordinated with the team to analyze physician documentation contained in routine outpatient records for coding principal diagnosis and treatment procedures to keep accurate records
Education
B.pharmacy - Pharmcy
C L Baid Metha College of Pharmacy
Chennai India08.2007
Skills
- Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminologies
- Insurance claims/Knowledge
- ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease Systems)
- CPT Coding Guideline
- HIPPA Compliance
- HCPCS Coding Guidelines
- EMR / EHR
- Excellent verbal communication
- Adept multi-tasked
- Resourceful and reliable worker
- Critical Thinking & attention to details
- Research and data analysis
Certification
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder
- Member ID 01159185
Timeline
Senior Medical Coder
Freelancer
09.2013 - Current
Senior Medical Coder
E4E Healthcare Business
12.2007 - 08.2013
B.pharmacy - Pharmcy
C L Baid Metha College of Pharmacy