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Andrea Cowell

Somerville

Summary

Dynamic medical coder and registered nurse with expertise in ICD-10 coding and a tenacious work ethic. At Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, I enhance coding accuracy and reduce claim denials through meticulous documentation review and collaboration with healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with regulations while advocating for patient care excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Coder/Reviewer

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis, TN
01.2022 - Current
  • Reviews and codes pediatric medical records using ICD-10 and CPT coding systems.
  • Increases coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
  • Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and billing guidelines to minimize claim denials.
  • Collaborates with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and improve coding accuracy.
  • Verifies signatures and checks medical charts for accuracy and completion.
  • Scans and uploads medical records into the electronic medical records system.
  • Reduced claim denials by maintaining thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements and guidelines.

Registered Nurse

The Shot Nurse
Memphis, TN
09.2019 - 07.2025
  • Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Administered Flu, Covid, and other various immunizations.
  • Entered client records in a centralized database for progress tracking.
  • Offered information and answered questions from the public while advising on protective safeguards.
  • Answered phone calls, emails, and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
04-2018

Skills

  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical billing
  • Insurance verification
  • Data entry
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Epic systems
  • Word processing software
  • Communication
  • CAC certification
  • Tenacious work ethic
  • Dedicated patient advocate

Certification

  • Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC)
  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Medical Coder/Reviewer

Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

The Shot Nurse
09.2019 - 07.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Concorde Career College

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