1. SANDRA S BROOKS
10716 Cletus Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815 | (C) (225)573-9245 | _brooks225@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
As a Certified Professional Coder, I used my two years in this position as an Intake Coordinator to sharpen and
strengthen my abilities as a certified professional coder in the area of selecting the correct ICD-9-CM, CPT and
HCPCS codes by description of the service or procedure given to me by providers in both the physician and
hospital settings. I am a fast learner, dedicated, passionate, prepared, excited and ready to take on the challenges
that may come with being a professional medical coder.
Skills
Project Management Fast Learner Report Preparation
Excellent attention to Detail Written Correspondence Computer Savvy
Customer Service Microsoft Word/Excel/Power point ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS
Coding
Work History
HCC Remote Coder-11/2015 - Present
ArroHealth
Reviews, analyzes and codes diagnostic information in a patient’s medical record based on client specific guidelines
Ensure compliance with established ICD-9/10 CM, DRGs coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, reg
Meet and maintain 95% coding accuracy rate
Any other task requested by management
Medical Biller/Coder 05/2015 - 08/2015
Quantum Laboratories 3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
Worked directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider and patients to get a claim processed and
paid.
Verified patient's insurance coverage while reviewing or appealing unpaid and denied claims
Answered patient's billing questions.
Handled collection on delinquent accounts by establishing payment arrangements with patients, monitored
payments
and follow up with patients for lapsed payments.
Maintained work operations by following policies and procedures and reporting compliance.
Enhance billing department reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Intake Coordinator I- 11/19/2012 to 05/07/2015
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana – 5525 Reitz Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809

2. Accurately processed provider and member requests telephonically and electronically for benefit and
eligibility determination or service requirements as needed for pre-authorization of inpatient and
outpatient admissions; services and procedures.
Exceeded daily goal of 45 authorization calls & increased faxed authorization turnaround time from five to
three days
Coded correct ICD-9-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes for hospitals and physician's offices of all specialties by
descriptions when provider was unable to supply appropriate codes for the an authorization.
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Education
Fortis College - Baton Rouge,LA
Medical Billing & Coding Diploma - 04/12
University ofPhoenix- Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor ofScience: Business Management- Degree 01/2009
Certifications
Certified Professional Coder- #01216404- AAPC-11/2012 to Present
References
Reference Upon Request