STEPHEN RAJ K
Walajapet
Summary
With a proven track record at Kids Clinic India Ltd, I excel in maintaining and organizing medical records with utmost confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA compliance. My expertise in medical coding and records audits, coupled with a strong ability to ensure quality and accuracy, showcases my technical proficiency and commitment to patient privacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Kids Clinic India Ltd
Chennai, India
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
Medical Records Incharge
Dr. Agarwal Health Eye Hospital
Tamilnadu & Andhra Pradesh
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Followed up with patients about medical and healthcare processes.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes.
Medical Coding Executive
INDIA HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Vellore, India
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Education
Medical Informatics
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
Vellore09-2013
Skills
- Records organization
- Quality assurance checks
- Information verification
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical terminology proficiency
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Medical records audits
- Medical coding
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
Kids Clinic India Ltd
11.2019 - Current
Medical Records Incharge
Dr. Agarwal Health Eye Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2019
Medical Coding Executive
INDIA HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
08.2015 - 08.2016
Medical Informatics
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIA