Cristy Orth
Bemidji
Summary
Experienced with accurately coding patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Utilizes coding software to maintain detailed and precise documentation. Strong understanding of healthcare coding processes and regulatory requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
United Health Care
09.2018 - Current
- 10 plus years of Outpatient Facility Coding experience including CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiative guidelines while working remotely
- Resourcefully used various online coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
Medical Coder
Methodist Hospital
02.2011 - 09.2018
- Over 5 years of outpatient facility coding ranging from observation, ed to cvir, cardiology and orthopedic surgeries
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Maintained up to date knowledge of medical coding rules, regulation and changes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rochester And Community Technical College
Rochester, MNSkills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- HCPCS coding
- Insurance coding (ICD-10 and CPT)
Certification
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Timeline
Medical Coder
United Health Care
09.2018 - Current
Medical Coder
Methodist Hospital
02.2011 - 09.2018
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rochester And Community Technical College
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