nikhila thamballa
@nikhilathamballa
Medical coder with 2 years’ experience, certified in CPC, skilled in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and HCC coding.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a medical coder with 2 years of experience and a strong command of ICD-10 CM, HCC, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines. I bring a compliance-first mindset from my work as a Junior Medical Coder at Optum Health & Technology, Pvt Ltd in Chennai.
In my role, I worked across 5 different projects over 2 years and maintained accurate coding compliance of 93–95% with the guidelines of assigned projects. I’m also CPC certified and trained in specialized risk adjustment coding (AHIMA), and I’m motivated to apply my skills and keep growing in the healthcare field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Medical Coder
Optum Health & Technology Pvt Ltd
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Worked across 5 different projects, maintaining accurate coding compliance of 93–95% with assigned project guidelines. Applied ICD-10-CM and related coding guidelines to support medical coding work.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SPMVV, Tirupati
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
2019 - 2023
Grade: Percentage: 90.5%
Activities and societies: Thesis/patent: In silico screening of phytoconstituents for antimicrobial activity; development of polyherbal dusting powder. 2023 University gold medal (90.5%).
Bachelor of Pharmacy at SPMVV, Tirupati, completed with 90.5% and a patented thesis. Focused on in silico screening of phytoconstituents and development of a polyherbal dusting powder.
Sri Chaitanya Junior College
Intermediate, BiPC
2017 - 2019
Grade: CGPA: 10
Activities and societies: Received Prathiba Puraskar (Intermediate - 10 CGPA).
Completed Intermediate (BiPC) at Sri Chaitanya Junior College in Kurnool. Achieved a CGPA of 10.
Bhashyam Public High School
SSC, Secondary Education
2017 -
Grade: CGPA: 10
Activities and societies: Received Prathiba Puraskar (SSC - 10 CGPA).
Completed SSC at Bhashyam Public High School in Kurnool. Achieved a CGPA of 10.
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