Elizabeth López Contreras

Elizabeth L. is an experienced medical records coder currently employed as a Medical Records Coder III at the University of Rochester Medical Center since May 2022, with responsibilities in claim edits, charge reviews, and denial management within the Department of Medicine. Prior to this role, Elizabeth worked as a Medical Coder at Practicefirst, where coding in emergency room, urgent care, and primary care settings was performed while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate. Elizabeth has a background in education, having served as a Teaching Assistant at Amherst Central School District and Erie 1 BOCES, providing support to students with disabilities. Additionally, Elizabeth has experience in customer service and recreational programs, complemented by a solid educational foundation in medical coding and education from institutions such as Herkimer County Community College and Buffalo State University.