Brittney Hatton
Berea,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented medical coder with a background in dentistry. Accurately interpreted and coded complex medical records, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Highly motivated to apply clinical skills and academic knowledge to a position as a medical coder.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jones Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
03.2022 - Current
- Achieved monthly production and collection goals
- Attached CDT codes to claims for procedure performed with 95% accuracy
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems
- Communicated with patients to address dental coverage for treatment plans
- Performed dental prophylactic treatments to meet individual patients' needs
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tates Creek Dental
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted in revenue cycle optimization efforts by ensuring accurate CDT coding for billing purposes.
- Processed prior authorizations for treatment plans
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Analyzed and captured patient radiographs
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride
Registered Dental Hygienist
Today's Family Dental
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Increased revenue by identifying and resolving billing errors in a timely manner.
- Captured dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques
- Ensured accurate billing with thorough audits of patient accounts and insurance claims.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05-2019
Skills
- CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Standardized classification workflow
- Medical terminology
- Data entry and management
- Analytical skills
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), AAPC, 2024
- Registered Dental Hygienist in State of Kentucky
- Certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide
- General Supervision certificate for RDH
- American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jones Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
03.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tates Creek Dental
07.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Today's Family Dental
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A), AAPC, 2024
- Registered Dental Hygienist in State of Kentucky
- Certification in Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide
- General Supervision certificate for RDH
- American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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