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Tahmeena Nawabi

San Pablo

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder with hands-on experience at AAPC, excelling in ICD-10 and CPT coding. Enhanced coding accuracy through meticulous record reviews and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate care as a former caregiver, ensuring patient well-being and safety.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Coder

AAPC
01.2023 - 08.2025
  • During my apprenticeship with AAPC, my responsibilities included: E&M coding and abstracting
    procedures and diagnosis and applying CPT and ICD-10 codes for all surgery outpatient and inpatient for General Surgery, Adult Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Breast, Breast Plastics, Colorectal, Endocrine, GI Oncology, Pediatric Cardiothoracic, General Pediatrics, Plastics, and Transplant. Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures. Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures. Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions. Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.

Caregiver

BrightStar Care
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Assisted with Activities of Daily Living; bathing, dressing, and grooming; Medication Management and reminders; Companionship and emotional support; Mobility Assistance and transfers; and Transportation to appointments. Health Monitoring, maintaining a safe environment, record-keeping, and communication with family or supervisors.

Education

CPC - Certified Professional Coder

AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT
10-2023

GED -

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
04-2020

Skills

  • ICD-10 CODING
  • CPT CODING
  • HCPCS CODING
  • MS WORD
  • MS EXCEL
  • POWERPOINT
  • INTERNET
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Anatomy
  • Diagnosis/Procedure Coding
  • Typing 90-95 wpm

Certification

  • CPC - Certified Professional Coder
  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • Emergency response: Pediatric CPR with AED certified and First Aid Training

Timeline

Certified Medical Coder

AAPC
01.2023 - 08.2025

Caregiver

BrightStar Care
08.2018 - 10.2022

CPC - Certified Professional Coder

AAPC

GED -

Diablo Valley College
Tahmeena Nawabi