DEMETRA MCKNIGHT
Lancaster,TX
Summary
Professional Medical Coding Specialist with solid experience in healthcare documentation and coding. Adept in ICD-10, CPT, coding systems, ensuring accurate and compliant medical records. Strong team player focused on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Consistently delivers high-quality results, contributing to efficient and effective healthcare operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead, Medical Coder
Propath Associates
Lancaster, TX
09.2017 - Current
- Reviewed medical records daily to select appropriate coding sequences.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Researched procedures and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Implemented new coding procedures that reduced mistakes by 98% and simplified processes.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Data Entry Clerk
Propath - The Leader In Pathology Services
Dallas , TX
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Billing Data Entry Accurately entered and updated patient demographics.
- Knowledgeable regarding Medical Insurance claim processing with specific understanding of Explanation of Benefits (EOBS) and CPT & ICD-10 coding.
- Used medical terminology, knowledge of third party payers, analytical research, office equipment and medical software.
- Accurately performed insurance verification, data entry (50 wpm 11,000 KPH). patient registration, and payment posting
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
- Performed more than 350 hourly 10-key actions while maintaining 98% error rate.
Document Processor
ProPath Pathology Services, LLP
Dallas, TX, USA
10.2010 - 05.2017
- Keys customer account information and verifies data for errors to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Scans over 3,000 patient correspondence, explanation of benefits and lab requisitions daily.
- Monitor scanning machine and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation., HIPAA Privacy & Security Compliance.
Warehouse/Shopper Team Member
Amazon
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information.
Transaction Processing Specialist/Mail Processor
JP Morgan Chase
Dallas, Tx, USA
10.2000 - 02.2010
- Trusted with access to confidential and restricted information in Vault.
- Verified and mailed over 100 confidential documents and security codes daily to internal and global clients with assured accuracy.
- Entered, edited, and revised data on computer system ensuring updated customer and account information.
- Sorted and routed incoming mail to internal customers for processing.
- Confirmed and authenticated email transactions from internal customers for smooth run operation.
- Scanned and indexed 600-700 documents daily using high tech imaging machine exceeding productivity and quality standards.
- Trained to perform back up duties for various other functions in department., JPMC Code of Conduct: TSS.
Education
CPC Certification - Medical Coding
Medical Coding Academy
Dallas TX 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
El Centro College
Dallas, TXSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Outpatient coding
- Medical coding and abstracting
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Medical documentation
- ICD-10 coding
- 10 Key by Touch
- Vault Security Access
- Typing (85 wpm)
- Client Demographics
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- 98% Medical Coding Accuracy
- HIPPA Compliance
- JPMC Code of Conduct: TSS
- TSS AML High-Risk Product Training for Wire Transfers
- Anti-Money Laundering Program for Treasury and Securities Services
- Privacy Awareness
- STORS Database
- TSO Escalation Awareness Case Study
Timeline
Lead, Medical Coder
Propath Associates
09.2017 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Propath - The Leader In Pathology Services
05.2017 - 09.2017
Warehouse/Shopper Team Member
Amazon
08.2016 - 12.2016
Document Processor
ProPath Pathology Services, LLP
10.2010 - 05.2017
Transaction Processing Specialist/Mail Processor
JP Morgan Chase
10.2000 - 02.2010
CPC Certification - Medical Coding
Medical Coding Academy
Some College (No Degree) -
El Centro College