Tricia Hoyt
Lincoln
Summary
Experienced professional with 12 years in Health Information Department, specializing in coding for 11 years. Strong work ethic, communication, multitasking, and prioritization skills. Committed to accuracy and precision in fulfilling roles and responsibilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Ensemble Health Partners
05.2024 - Current
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
- Reduced claim denials by maintaining thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements and guidelines.
- Achieved significant reduction in coding errors by conducting regular audits and providing feedback to coding team.
Medical Coder
Beebe Healthcare
11.2012 - 05.2024
- Reviewed medical records to identify and assign accurate ICD 10 codes for outpatient services.
- Ensured proper sequencing of codes to comply with insurance guidelines.
- Examined physician’s orders to verify all diagnoses, documentation, and signatures.
- Resolved billing discrepancies and coding issues to support accounts in meeting medical necessity.
- Cross-trained in oncology coding to correctly assign immunotherapy and anti-neoplastic drug codes.
- Accurately assigned ICD 10 codes for various diagnosis and treatment therapies.
- 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 contained in outpatient medical records.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Contributed to the growth of the organization by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Time management skills were utilized effectively to balance competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strengthened communication between clinical staff and billing departments, resulting in a more efficient workflow.
- Assisted with the implementation of new electronic health record systems, ensuring seamless integration of coding practices.
- Served as a subject matter expert within the team on specific coding specialties, offering guidance and support when needed.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
- Developed and implemented new filing system for medical records to improve efficiency.
Health Information Assistant
Beebe Healthcare
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Input data into electronic medical records.
- Gather and release patients medical records and information treatment to providers and for legal request.
- Answer multi-line phones and assist physicians and patients with medical records and imaging.
- Scan pertinent information into medical records and ensuring proper legal documentation was present and chronological.
Education
Health Information Coding Specialist -
Del Technical & Community College
01.2014
Education
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI01-1992
Skills
- Prioritization and scheduling skills
- Accurate data entry
- Proven team leadership skills
- Strategic thinking
- Various software apps
- Excel/Microsoft
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Medical Coder
Ensemble Health Partners
05.2024 - Current
Medical Coder
Beebe Healthcare
11.2012 - 05.2024
Health Information Assistant
Beebe Healthcare
01.2012 - 11.2012
Health Information Coding Specialist -
Del Technical & Community College
Education
Leeward Community College
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