Avaya DeShields

Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A) with a strong foundation in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. Proficient in managing confidential records, verifying insurance, and ensuring data accuracy. Committed to supporting efficient revenue cycle operations, collaborating with healthcare providers, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

• Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), AAPC, 12/31/26
• Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) – Coursework Completed, NHA, Pending

• ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding
• CPT & HCPCS Level II Coding
• Medical Documentation Review
• Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR)
• AAPC Codify Coding Research Tool
• Insurance Verification & Claims Fundamentals
• Revenue Cycle Support
• HIPAA Compliance & Patient Privacy
• Data Accuracy & Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Office Suite

• Medical Coder (Contract & Volunteer), Team fEMR (Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children), Remote, 04/01/26, Present, Assigned ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation, Ensured accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines, Collaborated with providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures, Maintained HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Medical Coding Practice, Practicode (AAPC), Remote, 01/01/26, 12/31/26, Applied ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes to simulate outpatient and physician documentation cases., Reviewed provider documentation to determine accurate diagnosis and procedure codes., Utilized AAPC Codify coding research tool to verify codes, modifiers, and coding guidelines., Strengthened skills in documentation analysis, coding accuracy, and claim readiness.