Dana Kelly
Mountain Home,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly capable medical coding professional with a proven track record in driving accuracy and efficiency in healthcare documentation. Strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of medical coding systems and regulations ensure compliance and precision in all tasks. Excels in collaborative environments, adeptly adapting to evolving requirements while consistently delivering exceptional results. Recognized for reliability and a steadfast commitment to maintaining high standards, contributing to overall organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Washington Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Accurately review and code emergency department encounters using ICD-10 and CPT codes in compliance with federal regulations and hospital policies
- Assigned diagnosis and procedure codes based on provider documentation to ensure appropriate reimbursement
- Verified medical record completeness, abstracted data, collaborated with physicians to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies, and maintained coding accuracy standards above 95%
- Utilized Legacy (PCAC), Cerner, Epic, ECAC encoder, and Solventum Codefinder to input and audit codes efficiently
Medical coder
IAS Billing
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Accurately assign ICD and CPT codes to patient medical records: Women's primary care, gynecologic surgery, and Emergency Department physicians-95% accuracy, AdvancedMD, eClinical Works, Optum, Cerner, and Teams
Insurance Supervisor
Kilgore Vision Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Review insurance claims for errors prior to filing, ensure claims are processed in an accurate and timely manner, work with payers to ensure proper reimbursement, work aging reports, issue patient refunds, manage and oversee team performance, review customer billing & payments, NextGen software
Ophthalmology Tech
Kilgore Vision Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Review medical history & medications, perform basic & routine vision screening exam, acquire intraocular pressure, perform necessary testing, preparation of exam & treatment rooms, administer eye medication
Merchandising Rep
Driveline Retail
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Product merchandising and audits, merchandise resets, price changes
Receptionist
Petkovich Family Dentist
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Greet patients with warm and upbeat demeanor, answer phones, schedule patient appointments for two Doctors and three Hygienists using Denticon software, verify insurance, collect and post payments, confirm appointments, check patients in, check patient information and obtain necessary paperwork, provide multifaceted administrative support for busy dental practice, capacity to maintain confidentiality, work independently and with a team in support of the office, keeps reception area clean throughout the day
Receptionist
Mountain Home Surgery Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Greet patients with warm and upbeat demeanor, Check patients in, check patient information and obtain necessary paperwork, provide multifaceted administrative support for busy ophthalmology and orthopedic surgery practice, capacity to maintain confidentiality, work independently and with a team in support of the department, keeps reception area neat, comfortable and welcoming throughout the day, transcribing and dictation for orthopedic surgery group
Coding Associate
MAS/BSI
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Coding for the professional services for General Surgery and Radiology, Print and enter charge tickets, claim tracking, ensure accurate entry of work into designated billing system
Merchandising Execution Associate
Home Depot
02.2014 - 10.2018
- Bay Integrity Tasking (product counts, bay validations, price changes), Product merchandising, Display set-up and removal, Bay and Product maintenance
Nail Technician
La Dolce Vita Salon
04.2010 - 02.2014
- Manicures, Pedicures, spray tans, body waxing
Domestic Engineer
Mountain Home, AR
Mountain Home, AR
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Became a mom, performed all household duties, got very skilled in the following: decision making, adaptability, time management, and the ability to work under pressure
Education
Technical Certificate Medical Professions -
ASUMH
05-2018
Skills
- Skilled in diagnosis and procedure coding
- Healthcare reimbursement knowledge
- Awareness of compliance requirements for coding
- Collaborative teamwork abilities
- Analytical problem solving
- Experienced with MS Word, Excel, and EHR systems
- Self-motivated team player
- Independent work proficiency
- Skilled in computer use and software system adaptation
- Regulatory compliance proficiency
- Healthcare terminology
- Understanding of HIPAA standards
- Detail-oriented data entry
- Application of regulatory standards
- Process optimization
- Coding error resolution
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in EMR software
Affiliations
- AAPC Chapter Secretary| Mountain Home, AR| Jan 2020-Dec 2021
- Responsible for maintaining a list of the active members and their current contact information, providing attendance sheets for all chapter meetings, prepare and upload the chapter minutes from all meeting and ensure that they are available to all members, provide information in a timely manner
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Coder
Washington Regional Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Medical coder
IAS Billing
04.2023 - 01.2024
Insurance Supervisor
Kilgore Vision Center
05.2022 - 04.2023
Ophthalmology Tech
Kilgore Vision Center
05.2021 - 05.2022
Merchandising Rep
Driveline Retail
01.2021 - 03.2021
Receptionist
Petkovich Family Dentist
08.2020 - 01.2021
Receptionist
Mountain Home Surgery Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Coding Associate
MAS/BSI
10.2018 - 09.2019
Merchandising Execution Associate
Home Depot
02.2014 - 10.2018
Nail Technician
La Dolce Vita Salon
04.2010 - 02.2014
Domestic Engineer
Mountain Home, AR
01.2008 - 04.2010
Technical Certificate Medical Professions -
ASUMH