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NAGAPPAN KURUP NITHIN

Sydney,NS

Summary

Medical Coding Specialist with 9 years and 2 months providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and codes. Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills. Polished professional manages multiple tasks, utilizes electronic medical record systems, and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Track record of effectively troubleshooting issues and maintaining patient confidentiality. Also a Sales Representative with solid sales history and in-depth experience. Diligent and professional with expertise in conducting market analysis and recognizing trends within territories. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Senior Medial Coder

Omega Healthcare Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Verified, coded and added modifiers to diagnoses.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
  • Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
  • Reviewed inpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
  • Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
  • Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
  • Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.

Senior Medical Coder

Guidehouse India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in inpatient medical records.

Senior Medical Coder

Omega Healthcare Management Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2019
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.

Medical Coder Grade 1

Navigant India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.

Generator

Nutri Synapzz Therapeutix Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 05.2014
  • Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.
  • Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
  • Conducted research to stay up-to-date with industry trends, prices and market competition.
  • Conducted routine product demonstrations to verify proper utilization and improve patient outcomes.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
  • Clarified customer requests, forwarded product information and answered questions to support sales operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Botany and Biotechnology

University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
03.2010

Higher Secondary Education (XII Standard ) - Biology Science

Amritha Sanskrit Higher Secondary School
Parippally, Kollam, Kerala, India
03.2007

Matriculation

Government Higher Sceondary School, Navaikulam
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
03.2005

Skills

  • Reviewing Patient Information
  • Prepare Reports
  • Variance Reviewing
  • Data Abstraction
  • Software Applications
  • Patient Data Coding
  • Critical Thinking
  • Product Demonstration
  • Paperwork Drafting
  • Personnel Management
  • Collaborative Team Work
  • Customer Service and Assistance

Certification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) WIPO Academy’s Distance Learning Course “General Course on Intellectual Property DL-101E”. (2012) Diploma in Computer Application (2007)

Timeline

Certified Senior Medial Coder

Omega Healthcare Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 07.2023

Senior Medical Coder

Guidehouse India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 05.2021

Senior Medical Coder

Omega Healthcare Management Services Pvt. Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2019

Medical Coder Grade 1

Navigant India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2014 - 08.2015

Generator

Nutri Synapzz Therapeutix Pvt. Ltd.
03.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Botany and Biotechnology

University of Kerala

Higher Secondary Education (XII Standard ) - Biology Science

Amritha Sanskrit Higher Secondary School

Matriculation

Government Higher Sceondary School, Navaikulam
NAGAPPAN KURUP NITHIN