SWATHI CHINNABOINA
HCC Coder
Cary,NC
Summary
Experienced HCC Coder with a strong background in reviewing medical records and analyzing practice management code data. Demonstrates expertise in ensuring data completeness and accuracy, and in providing coding support to healthcare teams. Known for critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments to support compliant, high-quality documentation and coding practices. Additionally, a foreign-trained dentist with hands-on experience in medical assisting, bringing a comprehensive understanding of clinical workflows, medical terminology, and patient care to the coding environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Quality Analyst
Zynoride Health (Remote)
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Review medical records thoroughly to ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Analyze medication lists to verify correlating conditions and confirm ongoing treatment of chronic diseases.
- Examine specialist and hospital consults, lab results, and pathology reports to identify new or more specific diagnoses.
- Assign ICD-10 codes that accurately reflect patient conditions and support appropriate risk adjustment.
- Code diagnoses reported by physicians and qualified healthcare providers with precision and adherence to coding guidelines.
- Conduct audits and provide constructive feedback sessions to coding teams, driving continuous quality improvement.
- Assist in chart reviews aimed at identifying missed diagnoses and ensuring comprehensive coding.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve documentation practices and coding accuracy.
- Remote
- Contributed to increased project efficiency through meticulous attention to detail when reviewing code submissions.
Medical Assistant
Triangle women's center
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Exclusively utilized AthenaNet application for electronic health records management and documentation.
- Administered medications accurately following provider orders and safety protocols.
- Collected comprehensive patient medical histories to support clinical assessments.
- Prepared patients for examinations, ensuring comfort and readiness for the provider.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Assisted gynecologists and obstetricians during patient appointments and procedures.
- Explained examination, treatment, and procedure processes to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
- Performed Non-Stress Tests (NST) monitoring for high-risk pregnancies.
- Provided patient education on medications, special diets, and prescribed care instructions.
- Assisted healthcare providers with various medical procedures and wound care treatments.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms and facilitated smooth patient flow in clinical settings.
- Managed back-office administrative duties, including scheduling and verifying patient appointments.
- Led patient education initiatives to promote health literacy and adherence to care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Surgery
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
IndiaSkills
- Code appropriate ICD diagnoses for patient records in accordance with client instructions, maintaining full compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Collaborate effectively with multiple departments to create training materials and support system enhancements and educational initiatives
- Well-versed in ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, and CPT coding systems, with a strong understanding of coding guidelines and industry standards
- Ability to identify and code chronic and acute conditions impacting risk adjustment factors
- Demonstrates strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and body systems to support accurate medical coding
- Strong knowledge of CMS guidelines and HCC coding requirements
- Code appropriate ICD diagnoses for patient records in accordance with client instructions, maintaining full compliance with HIPAA regulations
Certification
CPC (AAPC)
Timeline
Coding Quality Analyst
Zynoride Health (Remote)
05.2023 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
Triangle women's center
12.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dental Surgery
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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