Hello! My name is Monteal. I hold the CCS, CPC and RHIT certifications. I have over 5 years experience as a medical coder working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, I trained coders for 3 years at BCBS on proper application of coding guidelines and coding edits. Prior to working in the Healthcare Industry I taught adults the art of Cosmetology for over 10 years. My passion for helping new and aspiring coders build confidence, accuracy, and success on their coding journey...
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A Wonderful Mentor for Medical Coding Students
I am a self-paced medical coding student and reached out to Monteal for help because some of my assignments were feeling pretty tough. I thought it would be helpful to have the guidance of someone who could explain things as if I were in a classroom setting. From the very first moment we connected on Wyzant, it was clear that Monteal genuinely cared about getting to know me, understanding where I was in my program, and helping me achieve my goals. She listened carefully to my concerns, asked thoughtful questions to assess how much I was absorbing, and gave me reassurance when I needed it most. She reminded me that I actually knew more than I was giving myself credit for (aren’t so many of us guilty of that?). Monteal’s experience and certifications (CCS, CPC, RHIT) gave me confidence in her guidance, and I appreciated her honesty when she told me she didn’t think I really needed a tutor, but that she was happy to continue helping with assignments if I wanted. That honesty stood out. She also gave me practical, creative advice - like watching animated surgeries online to better understand procedures and the terminology doctors use in their reports. After our session, she followed up with helpful resources, such as websites, links for E/M coding, and book recommendations for learning more about disease processes. Those emails were not part of paid time; she shared them simply because she wanted to see me succeed. That kind of dedication says a lot about her character and her passion for helping future coders. Monteal is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also encouraging, kind, and easy to talk to. She goes above and beyond what you would expect from a tutor, and I’m truly grateful I found her on Wyzant. I highly recommend her to anyone who is studying medical coding and needs both expertise and encouragement along the way.
Kate, 1 lesson with Monteal
