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Brigida Arellano

Indio

Summary

Thirty years of experience in the medical field with a focus on health information coding and abstracting. Expertise in enhancing coding accuracy and educating providers on best practices. Proficient in EPIC and 3M, with strong problem-solving skills that ensure compliance and optimize reimbursement processes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Info Coder 1

UCSD Medical Center
San Diego
11.2023 - Current
  • Executed single-path coding for Gastroenterology department to enhance accuracy.
  • Educated providers on coding standards and best practices.
  • Verified coding accuracy, diagnosis sequencing, and procedure correctness with appropriate modifiers.
  • Keep current with all changes in coding and reimbursement requirements.
  • Processed claims edits while adhering to CMS guidelines and billing regulations including LCD, NCD, MUE.
  • EPIC, 3M, Excel and word document

Coder - Supervisor

Eisenhower Health
Rancho Mirage
07.2018 - 08.2023
  • Coded inpatient and outpatient surgeries, as well as E/M visits for various specialties.
  • Conducted claims edits, follow-ups, and denial reviews to ensure accuracy.
  • Audited providers and coders to maintain compliance with productivity standards.
  • Specialized in coding for General Surgery, Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Pulmonary, Urgent Care, Allergy, Addiction Medicine, Hematology, and Gastroenterology.
  • Epic, Medtek, 3M, Excel and word document

Office Manager

Dr. Schulz
Rancho Mirage
07.2002 - 07.2018
  • Manger, Managed various general office duties: front desk, back office, medical billing/coding, daily postings, daily charges, deposits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Collage of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
05-2013

Skills

  • Medical coding and abstracting
  • Coding guidelines
  • Provider education
  • Problem solving
  • EPIC, Single Path, and 3M expertise
  • Medical terminology
  • Anatomy and physiology

Certification

  • CPC 2016 - active thru AAPC
  • Currently working towards CCS credential

Timeline

Health Info Coder 1

UCSD Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Coder - Supervisor

Eisenhower Health
07.2018 - 08.2023

Office Manager

Dr. Schulz
07.2002 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Collage of The Desert

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