Chana' Giacone
LA
Summary
Experienced outpatient Medical Coder with a successful history at Ochsner Health System. Proficient in procedural and E&M coding for various specialties. Skilled in performing internal E&M audits and training new coders. Known for adaptability and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precise medical billing and coding accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Medical Coder Specialist
Ochsner Health System
06.2016 - Current
- E&M and Procedural coding for multiple specialties
- Denials
- Applied current procedural terminology codes correctly based upon documented services provided by the provider
- Assisted with training new coders on proper use of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy of information prior to coding assignment
- Conducted audits of coded medical records in order to identify errors or discrepancies
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends, regulatory requirements, payer policies and reimbursement methodologies related to physician coding
Clinic Coder II
North Oaks Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2016
- CPT procedural Coding in Multi-Specialty Practice
- E&M coding in Multi-Specialty Practice
- Reviewed patient records and assigned accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.
- Resolved coding discrepancies and denials to maximize reimbursement.
Clinic Insurance Assistant
North Oaks Medical Center
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Patient Account Representative
- Worked denials
- Took payments over the phone
- Corrected patient accounts as needed
- Filed and submitted insurance claims.
- Called insurance companies to ascertain pertinent information regarding policies and payment benefits for patients.
Education
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist -
Compass Career College
01.2012
High school -
Hammond High school
01.2004
Skills
- Procedural coding in Cardiology
- Expertise in OBGYN coding practices
- Procedural coding in Neurology-EEGs
- Procedural coding in ENT
- Procedural coding in Trauma
- Procedural coding in Pain Management
- Procedural coding in General Surgery
- Procedural coding in Pulmonology
- Specialized coding in GYN-ONC
- Procedural coding in Allergy
- Experienced in E&M coding in various specialties
- Working denials
- Proficient in EPIC
- Proficient in 3M
Certification
- AAPC ICD-10 Certification
- AAPC CPC Certification
Timeline
Outpatient Medical Coder Specialist
Ochsner Health System
06.2016 - Current
Clinic Coder II
North Oaks Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2016
Clinic Insurance Assistant
North Oaks Medical Center
01.2011 - 10.2011
High school -
Hammond High school
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist -
Compass Career College
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