Scott Farmer is a certified medical coder with over 10 years of experience in coding, auditing, and reviewing medical records to capture diagnosis and procedure codes. He received his medical coding certification in 2011 and has extensive knowledge of coding guidelines and systems. Farmer currently works as an Auditor Coding Specialist for Humana, where he reviews records to document diagnosis codes for risk adjustment and has been a top producer. He aims to continue working in the medical coding field using his education and experience.

1. Scott Farmer, CPC
11 Gardner Ave., #24 – Jersey City, NJ 07304
(502)-322-6424 – scott99farmer@yahoo.com
Education –
Medical Coding Specialist Program
Spencerian College, Louisville, Kentucky June 2010 - May 2011
Bachelors ofScience, Psychology
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 1991
Certification –
CertifiedMedical Coder Examination – Passed June 11, 2011
Clinical Experience –
 Vast knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology, and Medical Terminology
 Comprehensive knowledge of all coding systems and coding guidelines: CPT, ICD-9,
HCPCS, DRG’s, APC’s (outpatient and inpatient)
 Successfully passed ICD-10 certification. Required yearly CEU’s are earned and
recorded with the AAPC.
Key Strengths –
 Ability to work independently
 Punctual and organized
 Ability to multitask
 Pays attention to detail
 Excellent problem solver
 Always brainstorming to find new and efficient ways to code within CMS guidelines
 Constantly engaged with work, even while working remotely
Work History –
Auditor Coding Specialist October 2011 - Present
Humana, Inc Medical Risk Adjustment Department
Reviews medical record information to capture and verify support of diagnosis
codes by following the ICD-9-CM Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Required HCC
codes are documented and submitted to CMS. Has been a top producer on numerous
occasions, and has excellent coding quality. Received an award for most overtime
hours worked during CMS deadline period (403 hours). Has been a remote coder for
nearly 2 yrs.
Machine Operator 2006 - 2010
Samtec Inc., New Albany, Indiana
Manufactured electrical connectors for a high-paced connector company. Was
always a team leader and everyone’s go-to guy.

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Long Term Disability (LTD) Claims Manager 1998 - 2005
Jefferson Pilot Insurance, Atlanta, Georgia
Secured and evaluated medical and non-medical information in order to
approve or disapprove claims. Consulted with on-staff medical doctors as needed.
Social Security Disability Specialist 1995 - 1998
Georgia Department of Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia
Examined case records of claimants applying for Social Security Disability benefits.
Secured and evaluated pertinent information to approve or disapprove claims.
Objective: My goal is to continue in the medical and coding field, which will allow me to
utilize my education, training and experience in a most beneficial and
productive way, and be a positive influence as part of a professional medical
team.