Keerthana

Accurate and detail-oriented Inpatient Medical Coder with 1 years of experience coding inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG assignment, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodologies. Skilled in reviewing provider documentation, updating coding based on official guidelines, and optimizing reimbursement while maintaining regulatory compliance. Proficient in electronic medical record systems including Epic, 3M, Optum with a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and inpatient workflows.

Inpatient Coder - Coronis Ajuba - Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• Assigned accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient encounters, including medical, surgical, trauma, cardiovascular, ortho, obstetrics, and critical care cases.
• Determined MS-DRG/APR-DRG and SOI/ROM levels based on documentation.
• Averaged 21 records/day with above 90% accuracy rate based on internal audit benchmarks.
• Collaborated with CDI team to clarify diagnoses and procedures using compliant provider queries.
• Improved reimbursement outcomes and reduced denials by 99% through accurate code assignment and documentation improvement.

Dietitian

2 Years of experience on Dietitian field.

Assistance professor - SRNM College - Sattur

5-month experience in Assistance professor @ SRNM College, Sattur.

M.Sc - Food Science & Nutrition - GRI (2018)