Coding Cover Letter

Please consider me for the coding opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for format training to providers and staff as needed regarding coding compliance, documentation guidelines, HCC education and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong clinical background related to coding and assignment of CCs and MCCs
• Demonstrated success at working effectively with all hospital departments, medical staff, and hospital leadership
• Experience writing appeals related to DRG downgrades and developing dashboards/reporting tools
• Technology and data savvy
• Highly analytical and process driven
• Experience in a clinical data management role
• Prior experience in Facility Coding or an accredited HIM qualifying program, or closely related work setting with course completion of basic medical terminology, anatomy and physiology with disease processes, and ICD-9 and CPT-4 education
• Working knowledge or education that includes basic instruction in the classification and coding of healthcare information for reimbursement, statistical, and research purposes

I would like to submit my application for the coding opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for on-site ICD-10 education for hospital clients located nationally.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Collaborates with interdepartmental or cross-functional teams for any assigned projects and provides departments with coding issues and updates to be shared with providers
• Maintains a library of code books and relevant resources to be available to personnel, when necessary
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients and serves as a resource for clients and co-workers in regards to coding inquiries
• Complies with any regulatory guidelines, practices, or policies
• Follow well-defined instructions and comply with regulations, standards, and procedures
• Knowledge of medical record systems (Epic, GE Centricity, Cerner, etc)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Nitro Pro
• Strong leadership and communication skills, problem solving abilities

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the coding position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely response to technical and business related questions/issues centered on ICD-10.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, ICD-9-CM and CPT classification systems, and medical terminology
• Combination of education and experience, of disease processes, medical terminology, diagnostic and surgical procedures, ICD-9- CM and CPT classification systems, and health information/medical record department responsibilities
• Able to process work, error free, within prescribed deadlines and productivity standards
• Strong written and face to face communication skills
• Knowledge of payer guidelines
• Comfortable seeing patients
• Willing to travel to different clinical/office locations within 30-mile radius as needed
• Current certification as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP or equivalent

I am excited to be applying for the position of coding. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for initial primary diagnosis ICD 10 codes to liaisons/admission coordinators.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Assist the Manager of RA Coding by directly overseeing RA coders' day to day work including day to day supervision of the internal coding staff including hiring, performance management, recognition and development
• Identifies, assists, develops and maintains corporate documentation, policy and procedures for standardized operations
• Acts as a coach and positive role model for staff and colleagues establishing/maintaining a work environment and fosters positive morale and treats fellow employees with courtesy, respect, and inclusiveness
• Demonstrates initiative and discipline in time management and assignment completion
• Coordinates staff schedules to ensure staging levels meet business needs
• Develops processes to ensure complete and accurate coding of assigned product lines
• Maintains current knowledge of health care billing laws, rules and regulations and developments
• Tracks coding issues and reviews coding inaccuracies to highlight areas of improvement

Please consider me for the coding opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback and acts as subject matter expert of CMS regulations, Documentation guidelines, Health Plan Guidance and HCC reimbursement methodologies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of coding, HCCs, risk adjustment concepts, medical records review project management, encounter data management, compliance audits concepts
• Advanced computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, encoder/grouper, McKesson or Epic
• Eligibility for certification as RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS, CCSP or equivalent through a nationally recognized credentialing body such as AHIMA or AAPC
• Coding & Auditing experience Preferred
• Experience working in a billing & collections Preferred
• MLN Part B Certification (within 6 months of start date) Preferred
• RHIA, RHIT with additional coding certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Prefer AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer status