Vijay Kumar

About Vijay Kumar

A highly skilled medical coding professional with 9+ years of experience in the healthcare industry. Certified by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), with expertise in accurately coding medical diagnoses, procedures, and services while ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare regulations and guidelines. Holding a Six Sigma Yellow Belt, I am proficient in process improvement methodologies and have contributed to optimizing operational efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing overall workflow in the coding department. Key Skills: Medical Coding: In-depth knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and other medical coding standards and regulations. Coding Compliance: Ensuring adherence to HIPAA and payer-specific guidelines for reimbursement and billing. Process Improvement: Applying Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and reduce coding errors, improving accuracy and efficiency. Quality Assurance: Reviewing and auditing medical codes for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation. Training & Development: Educating staff on best practices for coding and compliance. Healthcare Documentation: Strong understanding of clinical and medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Applied Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance process efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze workflows and reduce non-value-added activities, resulting in faster turnaround times and fewer rework cycles. Contributed to continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring higher levels of accuracy and compliance in coding practices.

Experience

1. Medical Coder

   agilon health

   Jul 2023 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Jntuh

  Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm

  2011 — 2015