AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder with extensive experience in healthcare administration and EHR management. Proficient in ICD-10-CM coding and documentation review, focusing on quality measures and compliance. Committed to enhancing risk adjustment coding through meticulous attention to detail and ongoing professional development.
Overview
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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EHR Management / Medical Records & Coding Support
CSM Levittown
Toa Baja
07.2003 - Current
Coding & Documentation Review | 2025 – Present; Medical Records / EHR Responsibilities
Review medical documentation and assigned ICD-10-CM codes for consistency and documentation support.
Apply MEAT principles when reviewing documented medical conditions to determine whether diagnoses are adequately supported within the medical record.
Review patient charts for documented conditions that may potentially support HCC capture.
Identify possible discrepancies between medical documentation and diagnosis coding for additional review or correction.
Assisted with internal review of medical records, enhancing coding and documentation accuracy.
Review relevant portions of the medical record, including assessments, problem lists, treatment information, and supporting clinical documentation.
Continue developing knowledge of risk adjustment, HCC concepts, ICD-10-CM guidelines, and documentation requirements through hands-on review and ongoing learning.
Maintain strict patient and physician confidentiality while handling protected health information.
Manage and maintain electronic patient health records and supporting documentation.
Process medical-record requests while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Review patient information and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Verify insurance eligibility and claims information with insurance carriers.
Maintained organized electronic and paper filing systems, facilitating efficient retrieval of patient information.
Assist with medical coding, records management, data entry, and healthcare administrative functions.
Communicated professionally with providers, insurance representatives, patients, and other healthcare personnel to ensure clarity and understanding.
Adapt to changing healthcare systems, documentation requirements, and office procedures.
Administrative & Medicare Advantage Quality Support
William Grassette Medical Office
Toa Baja
06.2014 - Current
Reviewed Star Quality measures, identifying outstanding documentation and requirements needing attention for improved quality outcomes.
Review Medicare Advantage reports and medical records for completeness and assist with quality-related follow-up.
Supported Medicare Advantage quality initiatives and ensured compliance with annual physical requirements.
Monitored completion of annual physicals and quality requirements. of annual physical and quality requirements and maintain organized documentation for reporting purposes.
Work with CHRA requirements for MCS Classicare annual physicals and AHA requirements for Medicare y Mucho Más (MMM).
Assist with physician credentialing and recredentialing, including preparation, organization, and submission of required documentation.
Communicate with health plans regarding quality initiatives, documentation requests, credentialing, and administrative requirements.
Maintain accurate records and confidentiality of patient and provider information.