HEATHER Knarr

I’m a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 3+ years of outpatient facility coding experience, focused on accurate, compliant coding that supports clean claims. I bring a detail-driven approach to translating clinical documentation into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS with the right modifier choices.

My work covers outpatient encounters across Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency Department, Observation, and physician-based services. I abstract clinical documentation to capture medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, and administrative data for complete and compliant record capture.

I validate code selection using encoder and billing software, identify missing or incorrect charges, and ensure proper modifier usage. When edits and denials occur, I resolve them by analyzing documentation, correcting errors, and conducting provider queries to clarify ambiguous or incomplete details.

I stay current with regulatory updates, coding guidelines, and AAPC continuing education requirements, including CMS and HIPAA compliance. With my prior experience handling unemployment compensation claims, I’m comfortable with audit-ready documentation review and using a structured, compliance-focused mindset to support reliable revenue cycle operations, including in remote environments.