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Deanna Kittrell
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Healthcare coding professional with proven track record in outpatient coding, ensuring precise and compliant medical record documentation. Known for strong collaborative skills and commitment to achieving accurate results. Reliable team player with flexibility to adapt to changing needs, proficient in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Coder II
R1RCM
11.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and coded outpatient medical records for accuracy and compliance with ICD-10 and CPT guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure precise coding practices.
- Analyzed coding trends, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to enhance accuracy.
- Educated staff on coding updates, maintaining knowledge of regulatory changes affecting outpatient services.
- Utilized advanced coding software to streamline workflow and improve productivity within the coding department.
- Conducted regular audits of coded data, ensuring adherence to industry standards and minimizing errors.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new coders, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Managed complex cases requiring specialized coding expertise, contributing to overall departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex or unusual cases requiring specialized expertise in outpatient coding practices.
- Conducted ongoing quality assurance checks on coded data, maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Increased revenue for the facility by identifying and correcting undercoded services during chart reviews.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations, safeguarding personal health information.
- Demonstrated proficiency in working with specialized outpatient coding software systems, ensuring seamless integration of coded data into billing processes.
- Enhanced efficiency in the coding process by staying up-to-date with industry trends and changes in regulatory requirements.
- Reduced claim denials by ensuring accurate assignment of appropriate ICD-10 codes to diagnoses and CPT codes to procedures.
- Mentored junior coders to enhance their skillset and productivity within the team environment.
- Improved accuracy in medical coding by diligently reviewing patient charts and physician documentation.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology necessary for accurate code assignment.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain professional growth and stay current with best practices in outpatient coding.
- Assisted billing department in resolving coding-related issues, expediting payment processing for prompt reimbursement.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Managed assigned workload efficiently, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality of work.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
Outpatient Medical Coder
Sutter Health
06.2015 - 11.2022
- Analyzed medical records to ensure accurate coding for outpatient services.
- Reviewed and verified documentation to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify discrepancies in clinical information.
- Utilized coding software to assign appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Stayed updated on changes in coding standards and billing regulations to ensure compliance.
- Time management skills were utilized effectively to balance competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced accuracy by implementing thorough medical record reviews and diagnostic coding.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and changes in coding guidelines, providing ongoing education to colleagues as necessary.
- Decreased claim denial rates by promptly addressing any discrepancies or errors in coded information prior to submission.
- Analyzed complex medical records, extracting pertinent data for accurate diagnostic and procedural code assignment.
- Supported compliance initiatives through meticulous adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing
Career Step
Online03-2015
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- ICD-10 proficiency
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- HIPAA regulations
- Computer software proficiency
- Continuous learning mindset
- Clinical documentation review
- Data entry proficiency
- Healthcare compliance
- Medical coding expertise
- CPT coding
- Problem-solving capacity
- Medical terminology mastery
- Anatomy and physiology
- Outpatient procedure coding
- Electronic health records management
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Data entry
- Medical terminology
- Regulatory guidelines
- Proficiency in Epic, Optum, 3M solventum
- Continuing education
- Anatomy
- Medical record security
- Coding error resolution
- Ethical standards
- Error reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- ICD-10 coding
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Electronic health records
- Medical documentation
- EMR systems
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate
Interests
Timeline
Outpatient Coder II
R1RCM
11.2022 - Current
Outpatient Medical Coder
Sutter Health
06.2015 - 11.2022
Graduate Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing
Career Step
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