Brian Perez
Lodi
Summary
Accomplished Hospital Outpatient Coder at Kaiser Permanente with expertise in ICD-10 and a strong commitment to accuracy. Proven ability to mentor coders and enhance team productivity while streamlining workflows. Recognized for maintaining high coding standards and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Outpatient Coder
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in working with specialized outpatient coding software systems, ensuring seamless integration of coded data into billing processes.
- Managed assigned workload efficiently, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality of work.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology necessary for accurate code assignment.
- Enhanced efficiency in the coding process by staying up-to-date with industry trends and changes in regulatory requirements.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex or unusual cases requiring specialized expertise in outpatient coding practices.
- Mentored junior coders to enhance their skillset and productivity within the team environment.
Hospital Emergency Department Coder
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
PCSS Lead Coder
Kaiser Permanente
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Established coding standards and best practices, ensuring consistency across projects and teams.
- Lead various internal initiatives aimed at streamlining workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting knowledge-sharing among peers.
- Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and open communication among team members.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality output.
Education
High School Diploma -
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA06-1989
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- ICD-10 proficiency
- CPT coding
- Medical coding expertise
- Surgical coding experience
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Outpatient procedure coding
- HIPAA compliance
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CIMC - Certified Internal Medicine Coder
Timeline
Hospital Outpatient Coder
Kaiser Permanente
01.2020 - Current
Hospital Emergency Department Coder
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 01.2020
PCSS Lead Coder
Kaiser Permanente
01.2011 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Modesto Junior College
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