Nooliveedu Sujitha
Medical Coder | IP DRG Specialist | B.Sc Nursing
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Detail-oriented Medical Coder with hands-on experience in Inpatient DRG (IP DRG) coding and clinical nursing. Proficient in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, DRG assignment, and clinical documentation review. Strong foundation in patient care, medical terminology, and healthcare compliance, backed by a B.Sc Nursing degree and ICCU nursing experience.
Experience
Medical Coder – IP DRG - Smart Works - Veeranapalya
(2025-09 - 2026-03)
- Reviewed and analyzed inpatient medical records to assign accurate DRG codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines.
- Identified principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, surgical procedures, and complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC) for precise DRG assignment.
- Ensured coding compliance with hospital and payer-specific guidelines to support accurate billing and reimbursement.
- Collaborated with clinical and billing teams to resolve coding queries and clarify documentation discrepancies.
- Maintained high coding accuracy and productivity targets in a fast-paced healthcare coding environment.
- Applied knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to interpret clinical records accurately.
Staff Nurse – ICCU - Apollo Hospital - Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Provided direct patient care in the Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU), monitoring vital signs and administering medications per physician orders.
- Performed nursing procedures including IV insertion, wound dressing, catheterization, and vitals monitoring.
- Maintained accurate patient records and clinical documentation in compliance with hospital standards.
- Assisted senior physicians during rounds, minor procedures, and patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on discharge care, medication compliance, and post-treatment health maintenance.
- Adhered to infection control practices and safety protocols across all departments.
Nursing Intern (Clinical Rotations) - Apollo College of Nursing - Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
(2020-01 - 2024-12)
- Completed clinical placements in medical-surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, obstetric, and community health settings.
- Participated in bedside nursing care including hygiene maintenance, patient feeding, and mobility support.
- Attended BLS, ACLS, and NRP training programs at Apollo College of Nursing, Chittoor.
- Organized blood donation camps, mega health camps, and school health camps.
Education
B.Sc Nursing - Nursing - Apollo College of Nursing – N.T.R University (2020-01 - 2024-12)
+2 Intermediate (BiPC) - Biology, Physics, Chemistry - Raju Junior College (2017-01 - 2019-12)
10th Grade – SSC - Sri Sandeep Vidhya Mandir (2017-01 - 2017-12)
