Tammy Rachelle Thomas is seeking a challenging opportunity in medical coding and billing that utilizes her office experience, technical training, strong work ethic, and dedication. She has over 20 years of experience in various medical records and coding roles, most recently as a Level II Coder at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis where she codes medical charts in ICD-10 and PCS. She maintains a 95% accuracy rate and codes 15 charts per hour. Thomas has obtained several certifications and degrees relating to medical coding, billing, and administration.

1. TAMMY RACHELLE THOMAS CMBS
1008 SPEED STREET MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38107
(901) 314-7145
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging opportunity in the Medical Coding/ Billing Field which will fully
utilize my office experience, technical training, strong work ethic and dedication.
Desiring employment where advancement is based on efficiency and contributions to
company growth.
EXPERIENCE
Coder Level II (June 2006 – Present)
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Currently coding medical charts in I-10 and PCS.
Responsible for coding Outpatient Ancillaries, Outpatient Preopts, Rehabs (Physical,
Speech, and Occupational Therapies, Radiation/Oncology, and Cardiology Records.
Trained in I-10 and PCS since June 2011, with weekly testing and audits.
Previously coded medical charts in ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding using 3-M Software.
Responsible for coding Outpatient Ancillaries, Outpatient Preopts, Rehabs (Physical,
Speech, and Occupational Therapies, Radiation/Oncology, Emergency Room Charts, and
Cardiology Records.
Successfully trained and coded Gastrointestinal Charts, with the usage of Modifiers 59,
70, PT, and CCE Edits.
Each Queue has to be coded from on a daily basis, maintaining a ninety-five percent
accuracy rate. In addition, the target goal must be maintained at coding fifteen charts per
hour. Audit weekly reports to see which queue is delinquent due to unsigned orders, and
unsigned plan of care. Evaluate charts to make sure Medicare requirements are met. In
addition, create coding queries to get proper documentation for diagnosis, procedures,
and signatures on all orders. Attend coding roundtables and seminars for education
regarding new coding guidelines and procedures for infusions and injections. Train and
educate students currently enrolled in HealthCare Management. Educate departments on
procedures, proper documentation and coding guidelines.
Coder Level I (June 2004 – June 2006)
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Responsibilities included coding all Outpatient Ancillaries, Preopts, and Series charts.
Under limited supervision, interact with others in Health Information Management to
gather and properly document information needed to properly code. Provide correct and
proper documentation for other hospital staff.

2. EPF Clerk III Electronic Personal File (September 1998 - January 2003)
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Responsibilities included scanning, indexing, and verifying Medical Records on a daily
basis. Audit each record for deficiencies, such as torn paper, staples, loose tape, and light
copies. In addition, charts were properly analyzed for hazards such as blood spills. Lead
work activities through meetings, managing workloads, and communicating to other
hospital staff the flow of charts for the workday.
Medical Records Clerk (June 1995 – January 1998)
Brannon-McCullough Family Clinic
Responsibilities included pulling charts for next day appointments, auditing chart for
deficiencies, filing all lab, pathology reports, consults, and thinning charts for offsite
medical records storage.
Supervisor Medical Records (October 1989 – March 1995)
UTMG OB GYN
Responsibilities included pulling charts for next day clinic appointments, retrieving and
filing all lab work, copying charts for release of information, and scheduling routine lab
work. Analyze charts on a daily basis for all deficiencies; prepare charts for coders, and
auditors.
EDUCATION
Baptist Corporate (June 2011 to Present) Continuing Education in I-10.
Messick Vocational Technology Center (September 2011- March 2012)
Certificates in Medical Coding Levels I, II, and Evaluation and Management Coding.
Strayer University (April 2009- December 2010) Graduation December 2010
MHSA Masters Degree in Health Services Administration conferred December 2010.
Strayer University (September 2007 – April 2009)
BBA Degree in Business Administration conferred March 2009
A management- oriented major.
Courses: Organization and Management, Business Planning, Business Ethics, Human
Resource Management, Leadership and Organizational Management, Economics,
Marketing, Quality Management, E-Business, Religion and Philosophy.
Baptist College of Health Sciences (May 2003 - December 2004)
Medical Coding Certification conferred December 2004
Course: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Records,
Documentation, ICD9, CPT coding, HCPCS.

3. Southwest Community College (September 1986 – May 2003)
AA Degree in Science conferred – December 2003
Courses: Biology I, II, Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III, Chemistry, College Algebra,
Philosophy, Sociology, Research Writing.
License and Certification Certified Medical Biller Specialist (CMBS) 2015
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Coding Accuracy 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
ASPIRE to Management December 2008
Professional Employment Review 5 out of 5
ACTIVITIES Member-First Baptist Chelsea
Member- Ladies of Excellence
Advisor/Mentor- Young Women of Excellence
Member- Gift works Decorating Committee
Assistant Trainer- Learning RX
EMAIL TammyRThomas@aol.com
REFERENCES Furnished Upon Request