Christine E. Menendez

Detail-oriented and certified Medical Coder and Biller (CPC) with a strong foundation in medical documentation, compliance, and revenue cycle management. Highly skilled in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding, as well as insurance claim processing, prior authorizations, and denial management. Adept at ensuring coding accuracy, optimizing reimbursement processes, and maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and payer policies. With a background in medical practice management, I bring a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations, electronic health records (EHR), and insurance regulations. My expertise in medical coding software, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance allows me to contribute to streamlined billing workflows, and improved financial performance for healthcare providers. Passionate about precision and efficiency, I am seeking a remote medical coding and billing role where I can apply my skills to support healthcare organizations in maximizing revenue integrity, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Medical Coding and Classification – Highly skilled in applying ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes to ensure precise classification of diagnoses, procedures, and treatments for accurate billing and reimbursement Proficient in assigning correct modifiers to prevent claim denials and enhance claim acceptance rates.
• Regulatory Compliance & Accuracy – Ensures full compliance with HIPAA regulations, federal and state coding guidelines, and payer-specific policies to protect patient information, maintain data integrity, and minimize legal risks Conducts thorough reviews of medical records to ensure coding accuracy and adherence to industry standards
• Revenue Cycle Management – Experienced in handling end-to-end billing processes, including insurance verification, claims submission, denial management, and appeals Collaborates with healthcare providers to resolve coding discrepancies, expedite reimbursements, and maximize revenue efficiency.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) and documentation – adept at working with various EHR/EMR systems to input, retrieve, and analyze patient data efficiently Ensures completeness and accuracy of medical documentation to support proper coding, compliance audits, and seamless claim processing.
• Healthcare Administrative Operations – Well-versed in managing scheduling, patient record-keeping, and policy implementation within medical offices and hospitals Supports providers in maintaining organized documentation workflows, reducing administrative errors, and streamlining operational efficiency.
• Technical and Analytical Proficiency – Demonstrates expertise in medical coding software, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and data analysis tools Uses technology to generate reports, audit coding accuracy, and identify trends that improve coding efficiency, and financial outcomes

• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certificate: AI in Medical Billing and Coding

• AAPC (Member in Good Standing)