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Brenda Lockley

Jesup

Summary

Accomplished Medical Coding Specialist with the Dept. of Defense, recognized for reducing claim denials through precise ICD-10 proficiency and effective teamwork. Enhanced billing efficiency by streamlining processes and ensuring HIPAA compliance, while collaborating with healthcare providers to clarify documentation, resulting in improved coding accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical-coding-specialist

Dept. of Defense
06.2006 - 08.2013
  • Reduced claim denials by consistently ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices in line with regulatory standards.
  • Promoted a collaborative work environment through effective communication and teamwork among fellow Medical Coding Specialists.
  • Streamlined billing processes for improved efficiency by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and procedures.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous or incomplete documentation, resulting in more precise medical codes.

Education

No Degree -

Savannah State Univ.
Savannah, GA

Skills

  • ICD-10 proficiency
  • Medical abbreviations
  • Procedural coding accuracy
  • HIPAA compliance

Timeline

Medical-coding-specialist

Dept. of Defense
06.2006 - 08.2013

No Degree -

Savannah State Univ.
Brenda Lockley