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Dena Reeves

Mentone,USA

Summary

Organized and orderly professional with a deep understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and coding systems. Possesses the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and ensure all codes are correctly assigned following regulatory guidelines. Well-versed in working with physicians, healthcare providers and insurance companies. Focused and analytical individual with vast experience in both inpatient and outpatient coding and billing. Expertise in ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding, as well as EMR systems. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented specialist with vast experience in medical coding, filing, and data entry. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding systems and HIPAA regulations. Skilled in quickly and accurately organizing and maintaining records and patient data. Diligent Outpatient Medical Coder with comprehensive background in patient record management, ICD-10 coding, and medical billing. Strengths lie in meticulous coding accuracy, deep understanding of regulatory compliance, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Previous work has resulted in enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining the medical coding process and reducing claim denials.

Diligent Medical Record Coder with solid foundation in outpatient medical coding. Successfully ensured accurate coding and compliance with healthcare regulations. Demonstrated effective use of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems while maintaining patient confidentiality and data integrity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outpatient Medical Coder

Optum360
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Coded ER cases: 80-116 per day.
  • Coded Same Day Surgery 46 per day
  • 95% accuracy
  • Used 3M encoder and Health connect EMR
  • Different hospitals are assigned per week.
  • Utilized the electronic health record system to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
  • Reviewed patient charts for completeness, accuracy and compliance with federal regulations prior to submitting claims for payment


Outpatient Medical Coder

Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained high level of accuracy when coding complex cases utilizing Coded ER cases 80-116 per day Coded Same Day Surgery 46 per day 95% accuracy Used 3M encoder and Health connect EMR
  • Reviewed patient charts for completeness, accuracy and compliance with federal regulations prior to submitting claims for payment.
  • able to keep coding accounts within hospital guidelines




Outpatient Coder

Northern Inyo Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2021
  • Coded variety of outpatient accounts
  • 95% accuracy
  • used icd 9 and icd-10cm, PCS, CPT, and E/M codes
  • worked well with other coders and manager
  • Mentored other coders to get Certified
  • 81-116 outpatient accounts-ER, Ancillary, Same day surgeries

Contract Coder Outpatient

Universal Coding Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017


  • Recognized, initiated and resolved data discrepancies which prohibited data coding
  • Key Impact: reviewed all documentation in the medical record in order to capture all relevant diagnoses and procedures
  • Maintained accurate daily logs outlining the number and types of records coded and or entered and charged
  • Understanding of coding to provide remote assistance encompassing emergency room, observation, same day surgery and extended stay cases
  • Key Impact: completed a wide range of complex projects from concept through fruition, demonstrating superior skills in oncology, infusions and injections, and series accounts (PT, OT, Speech, Wound care) obstetrics specialty clinics
  • Performed both dual coding & ICD-10 PCS/CMS - exhibited expert proficiency in the 3M, Citrix, and Epic
  • Trained and audited outpatient hospital and universal coding solutions employees using Icd-10 pcs/cms

Education

Associate of Arts - Health Care Management

University of Phoenix
San Bernardino, CA

CCS Certificate

Ahima
Remote

Skills

  • Medical Terminology
  • Modifier Application Expertise
  • Outpatient Procedures
  • Emergency Room Services
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Assessing Patient Data
  • Electronic Health Record Utilization
  • EMR Systems
  • Procedural codes
  • Protected Health Information
  • Outpatient Coding Expertise
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medical software proficiency
  • Medical record review
  • Anatomy
  • Ongoing Professional Development
  • Code assignment research
  • Medical record security
  • HIPAA compliance
  • HCPCS coding

Accomplishments

Certified Coding specialist since 2001 till present.

Certification

C13249, CCS Ahima

c01332936 AAPC

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Outpatient Medical Coder

Optum360
08.2023 - 03.2025

Outpatient Medical Coder

Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - 05.2023

Outpatient Coder

Northern Inyo Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2021

Contract Coder Outpatient

Universal Coding Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2017

Associate of Arts - Health Care Management

University of Phoenix

CCS Certificate

Ahima
Dena Reeves