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, GASkills
- 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.
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