Brandy Morin

Experience

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  UT Medicine

  May 2003 - Aug 2005

  Medical Coder

  Coded and billed all Diagnostic Radiology (CT, MRI, Nuclear, Mammo) Review denials and appeal either over the phone or on paper for payment. Attend monthly coding production meetings for productivity errors along with coding education

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  Peripheral Vascular Associates

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2008

  Medical Coder

  Attend monthly coding meetings with medical practitioners/coding committee to ensure consistent coding. Collaborate with medical practitioners to ensure proper coding education after monthly audits. Implemented various coding/auditing improvements in order to be more compliant as well as time efficient. Liason between the business office and medical staff on billing and coding procedures. Trained professional staff on billing and coding documentation for levels of treatment. Coded/billed surgeries for five doctors/physician assistants to include IR and open procedures. Performed pre/post audits for all outpatient office consults, inpatient consults, discharges and follow up. Show less

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  Med Assurant

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2009

  Coding Auditor

  Conducted chart reviews for purpose of identifying, confirming and documenting proper medical coding with regard to target HCCs to be identified. Audits done for target HCCs. Performed quality control over-read reviews of previously completed record reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of MedAssurant’s record review processes.Compared pre-filled record review results within DCT to the scanned support documentation resident within MedAssurant’s Site Review Support Application. Show less

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  Babcock Surgical Center

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2009

  Billing/Coding Supervisor

  Collaborated with medical practitioner to ensure proper maintenance of up-to-date medical certifications. Worked closely with administrator for solving critical personnel and billing issues. Supervised complete billing process and delegated workflow to billing staff. Performed monthly audits to ensure all potential revenue was captured. Performed coding for Pain Management procedures prior to billing. Served as direct point of contact for patient questions, complaints and problems regarding their bill as well as coordination of benefits.Supervised processed claims and maintained records of all denial, assisted with submitting proper appeals with each prospective insurance company/Workman’s Comp claims.Posted line item insurance payments according to daily EOBs. Show less

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  Eagle Applied Sciences, LLC

  Feb 2010 - Mar 2011

  Medical Records Technician/Contractor

  •Technical advisor of clinical records coding for the Clinical Sciences Division professional staff. Served as subject matter expert and provided procedural, Privacy Act, and HIPAA guidance to 15 departments and all Clinical Sciences Division staff within DoD guidelines. Analyzes statistical data; ensure accuracy of statistical data; compiled reports, queries regarding statistical information with previous cases for physician use. Analyzes requests to determine patient information retrieval protocols and recommend methods of compilation.Manages divisions bi-weekly appointment schedule, including pulling charts, maintaining patient index file, updating patient demographics, creating new charts, and filing completed charts.Originates, prepares, and presents special reports and services to assist professional staff.Ensures the integrity of the statistical and clinical data retrieved through extensive knowledge of medical principles, nomenclature, international disease, procedures classification and practices.Performs records custodian functions for the clinical records section—provides oversight for over 30,000 sensitive patient records. Show less

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  Brooke Army Medical Center

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  Medical Records Technician

  Interpret medical record documentation using extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology and medical terminology to identify code-able diagnosis (ICD-9), evaluation and management (E&M), procedure (CPT) and HCPCS coding. Accurately select appropriate codes based on coding guidelines and data enter the appropriate codes utilizing CHCS, CCE, AHLTA. Query physician when code selection is uncertain due to documentation. Assess the quality of outpatient coding and documentation through audits and educate physicians and staff on documentation rules and regulations pertaining to coding. Run and utilize and array of reports to monitor outpatient coding compliance and completion timeliness. Meet minimum productivity and accuracy expected within DoD guidelines Show less

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  MMHQ,LLC

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Patient Account Rep/Certified Coder

  Coding and auditing for a 4 doctor Pain Management Group. Performing daily audits on E&M codes, CPT-4 codes and ICD-9 codes for edits. Coding for surgeries and routine outpatient procedures performed in hospitals and ASC facilities. Billing electronically and via paper claims on a daily basis. Work on all billing edits due to NCCI edits. Work closely with physicians to educate them on new or revised coding guidelines.

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  Baptist Heath Systems

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Coding Specialist

  Accurately abstracted information from medical records into Athena. Codes medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT coding rules and guidelines. Ensures compliant coding to support patient records and submission of claims for payment. Provides codes to various departments on request. Compares charges entered into Athena by physicians and identifies any discrepancies with regard to CPT or modifiers before submission for payment

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  BTL Technologies, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Inpatient Coder

  Accurately code all ICD 9 and CPT procedures on all inpatient deployed active duty. Ensure all trauma codes are specific and correct.

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  Himagine Solutions (Kaiser Healthcare)

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

  Certified Professional Coder
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  Comforce Staffing Services

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2017

  Medical Records Coder

  Reviewed and applied appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information for data retrieved, analysis, and claim processing utilizing computerized encoder/grouper for all inpatient and outpatient records. Kept records compliant with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Identified concerns to supervisors or department director for resolution. Queries the appropriate discipline for additional or clarifying documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coding/abstracting. Work denials and appeals with regard to diagnosis, modifier, etc. Show less

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  Tafolla Middle School

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Substitute Teacher

  If working in office: assist administrative staff with filing, making copies, answer phones and take any messages needed. Assist any parent or teachers needed. If working in classroom: take attendance, administer and collect any lessons/work left from the teacher to the students. Assist students with any questions or concerns.

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  Sterling

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Outpatient Coder ( contract)

  Responsible for assignment of accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, ICD-9 diagnoses, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) Urgent Care outpatient facility encounters. Assist in keeping records compliant with coding guidelines with 97% accuracy.

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  Standard Technology Inc.

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  Coder III (contract)

  Maintains medical records of hospital and clinic patients. Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy. Codes diseases, operations, diagnoses, and treatments. Compiles medical care and census data for statistical reports. Transcribes medical reports. Maintains indexes on patient, disease, operation, and other categories. Directs routine operation of medical record department. Files, or directs Medical Record Clerk to file, patient records. Maintains flow of medical records and reports to departments. May assist medical staff in special studies or research. Show less

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  Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2023

  External Workload Coder III (contract)

  Assist data analysts and collect the medical workload. Help with reducing inpatient facility, APV, or professional services coding backlog created by workload surges, manning shortages or computer system issues. Conduct focused audits for coding compliance or training purposes; develop standardized coding training; deliver coding education/training to individuals or groups; and identify/educate on clinical documentation improvement opportunities.

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  Defense Health Agency

  Mar 2021 - now

  Medical Records Technician