Lisa Gonzales, CPC
Laveen
Summary
Dedicated Medical Coder with expertise in Family Practice ICD-10 and CPT coding, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Committed to ongoing education and professional development. Strong work ethic, hardworking employee with, customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Medical Coder
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
Las Vegas
12.2022 - Current
- Reviewed account information, ensuring accuracy and completeness of patient and insurance details to support coding integrity.
- Assign additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses per coding guidance.
- Collaborated with national coders to resolve coding discrepancies, enhancing overall accuracy in coding processes.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry changes related to ICD-10 and CPT codes by attending seminars and webinars.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
- Participated in coding team meetings to share challenges and best practices, fostering a collaborative coding environment.
Sr Medical Coder
Apricus
Chandler
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
- Entered coded data into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Reviewed documentation to verify completeness and accuracy of coding data, enhancing compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify coding discrepancies.
- Reviewed medical records to identify diagnoses, procedures and services rendered for accurate coding.
- Analyzed physician documentation to ensure accuracy of codes assigned in accordance with accepted coding guidelines.
- Delivered coding guidance and support to physicians, nurses, and staff, improving coding accuracy and understanding.
- Updated knowledge of industry changes in ICD-10 and CPT codes through active participation in seminars and webinars, ensuring adherence to current standards.
- Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
Sr Medical Coder
Warner Family Practice
Chandler
12.1996 - 12.2019
- Analyzed physician documentation to ensure accuracy of codes assigned in accordance with accepted coding guidelines.
- Interpreted medical reports to apply appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
- Educated staff on coding guideline updates and best practices to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Provided coding guidance and assistance to physicians and nurses, fostering improved understanding of coding requirements.
- Maintained current knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT code changes through regular seminars and webinars to support coding accuracy.
- Implemented changes to enhance efficiency in the coding workflow process.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
Education
CPC - Medical Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders
Phoenix, AZ07.2008
GED -
Chicanos Por La Causa
Phoenix, AZ12.1999
Skills
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- Diagnosis assignment
- Coding compliance
- Medical documentation
- Medical billing experience
- EHR systems
- Certified coder
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Continuing education commitment
- Continuing education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr Medical Coder
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
12.2022 - Current
Sr Medical Coder
Apricus
12.2019 - 12.2022
Sr Medical Coder
Warner Family Practice
12.1996 - 12.2019
CPC - Medical Coding
American Academy of Professional Coders
GED -
Chicanos Por La Causa