Diane Cote
Cadiz
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Coder 1
Baptist Health Medical Group
06.2022 - Current
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Correctly coded and billed medical cardiology claims for outpatient, inpatient, surgical and diagnostic procedures
- Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during periods of high workload or tight deadlines.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
Medical Coder and Billing Representative
Jennie Stuart Health
08.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures including inpatient, outpatient, rural health, urological office and surgical procedures and quick care visits
Specialty Coder Plastic Surgery
Plastic and Hand Surgical Associates
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for onsite ambulatory surgical center to include breast reconstruction, facial reconstruction, surgical hand procedures, fracture care, as well as office visits, radiology, pathology, and occupational therapy.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
- Expedited project completion timelines with strong time management skills and adherence to deadlines.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
- Represented the company during claim resolution process successfully recovering 100k of previously denied claims
Education
Associate of Arts -
Spencerian College
Louisville, KY06-1984
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder Since 2017
- CRC - Certified Risk Adjustment Coder Since 2022
Timeline
Specialty Coder 1
Baptist Health Medical Group
06.2022 - Current
Medical Coder and Billing Representative
Jennie Stuart Health
08.2021 - 06.2022
Specialty Coder Plastic Surgery
Plastic and Hand Surgical Associates
06.2016 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts -
Spencerian College
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