Nicole A
@nicolea
Certified medical coding specialist improving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in healthcare revenue cycle.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented, certified coding specialist with extensive experience in medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, and healthcare information management. I have deep expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, disease processes, and regulatory compliance.
Over my career I have streamlined workflows—reducing claim processing time by 15% and improving coding efficiency by 25%—and led audits, SOP revisions, training, and automation projects. I consistently apply tools like EncoderPro and stay current through AHIMA and AAPC education to ensure accurate, compliant coding.
I thrive collaborating with physicians and cross-functional teams to reduce denials, improve documentation, and optimize revenue cycle processes. I seek roles where I can apply technical coding skills, mentorship experience, and process-improvement focus to drive measurable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Certified Coding Specialist II
Neogenomics
Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 9 months)
Abstracts clinical information and assigns ICD-10 and CPT codes ensuring regulatory compliance; streamlined coding workflows to reduce claim processing time by 15% and supports SOP revisions and coder training.
Senior Coding Consultant
Virtual Coding & Consulting, Inc
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)
Audited coding and revenue cycle workflows, defined coding standards and automated processes to reduce errors and completed a year-long project in 8 months.
Health Information Management Coder
U.S. Labs - Labcorp
Jan 2004 - Jan 2009 (5 years)
Verified diagnosis and procedure coding accuracy using coding software, increasing coding efficiency by 25% and contributing to a 20% decrease in denials through improved CDI collaboration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DUDavenport University
Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management emphasizing medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, and health information governance.
CCCoastline College
Associate's Degree, Business Administration
Earned an Associate's Degree in Business Administration covering foundational business principles applicable to healthcare operations.
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Location
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