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ELSA  SAJU

ELSA SAJU

DUBAI,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills. Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with 6 years providing administrative and patient support in hospital and medical office settings. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes and codes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Medical Coder

MEDCARE HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS
DUBAI, UAE
04.2017 - Current
  • Analysed radiology and histology reports for hospitals and laboratories.
  • Implemented new coding conventions to handle diverse cases and drive efficiency.
  • Achieved high accuracy and swift turnaround times for clinical coding services.
  • Encoded medical procedures data for insurance and accounting processing.
  • Delivered on service targets with strong planning and systems navigation.
  • Highlighted insights to inform hospital investment and service planning.
  • Collaborated with clinical audit and finance teams to fulfil hospital goals.
  • Prepared statistical reporting using Excel and programming languages.
  • Distilled complicated and nuanced patient cases with excellent clinical knowledge.
  • Reported on trends across hospital to identify challenges and improve care quality.
  • Reviewed coded data and conducted spot checks to continuously improve processes.
  • Handled disturbing case photographs with care and sensitivity.
  • Used correct anatomical and physiological terms to clearly communicate patient conditions.
  • Abstracted information from high-volume patient records to support overarching disease control.
  • Extracted data across manual and digital filing systems with precision.

MEDICAL CODING TUTOR

SPARKLE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
DUBAI, UAE
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Used narrative descriptions and numeric information to build desired records for personnel.
  • Supported clinical teams with easily read and updated charts and related records.
  • Compiled health data for epidemiological monitoring and helped prepare associated models or reports.
  • Answered questions from patients, clinicians and researchers accessing medical records.
  • Coded procedures using correct system and values to support recordkeeping and billing objectives.
  • Transcribed dictation and notes from clinicians to create or update patient records.
  • Completed admissions and discharge documentation following proper procedures and filed correctly to facilitate new actions.
  • Backed up data and maintained disaster recovery readiness for critical health data.
  • Evaluated medical records to assess completeness, accuracy and data integrity.
  • Input data manually or by scanning documentation using office equipment.
  • Maintained indices of health records for protection and timely storage and retrieval.
  • Prepared and delivered case notes for different individual or team needs.
  • Supervised and directed clerical teams in proper maintenance, organisation and updating of medical records.
  • Optimised storage systems to maintain security and comply with applicable regulations.
  • Archived healthcare records for deceased individuals and those meeting specific criteria.

Education

CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER (CPC) - CPC

ALDOS INSTITUTE
INDIA
01.2016 - 12.2016

BSC NURSE -

APOLLO COLLEGE OF NURSING
INDIA
06.2006 - 03.2010

Skills

  • Clinical coding audits
  • Routine data monitoring
  • International Coding of Diseases (ICD)
  • Medical terminology
  • Clinical coding
  • Patient note summarising
  • Read codes
  • Patient data compilation
  • Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
  • Coding error resolution
  • Insurance claims analysis
  • Data security procedures
  • Medical claims coding
  • Records management
  • Medical billing code accuracy
  • Records review
  • Proficiency in [X-CELL]
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Team building

Languages

English
Fluent
German
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Native

Timeline

Senior Medical Coder

MEDCARE HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS
04.2017 - Current

MEDICAL CODING TUTOR

SPARKLE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
12.2016 - 03.2017

CERTIFIED MEDICAL CODER (CPC) - CPC

ALDOS INSTITUTE
01.2016 - 12.2016

BSC NURSE -

APOLLO COLLEGE OF NURSING
06.2006 - 03.2010
ELSA SAJU