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Desiree White

Desiree White

Medical Coder
Selah,WA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Certified Professional Coder with extensive experience at MultiCare Yakima. Proven track record in enhancing coding accuracy and reducing claim denials through effective training and mentoring. Skilled in ICD-10 coding and documentation oversight, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering a collaborative team environment. Medical Billing and Coding Specialist with 15 years experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Professional Coder Lead

MultiCare Yakima
11.2024 - Current
  • As a lead I am in charge of helping out my fellow coders with questions and feedback. Training and making sure they have the tools they need to complete their work each day. Answering their questions and offering feedback to their performance.
  • Work claim edits correcting claims before they go out
  • Work denials; correct claims or appeal when necessary
  • Maintained high productivity levels while handling demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient charts.
  • Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.

Medical Coder

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current
  • Coding Facility and Professional charges
  • General Surgery, Orthopedics, Anesthesia, and also E/M levels, Emergency Room, Internal Medicine
  • Auditing of old claims
  • Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
  • Reduced claim denials by maintaining thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements and guidelines.

Medical Coder

Peak Performance Physical Therapy
06.2012 - 04.2013
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims for Physical Therapy and did billing and receiving.
  • Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
  • Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
  • Also worked on insurance and calling patients for payments.
  • Worked front desk; scheduling and getting prior authorization for patient visits.

Medical Coder

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
03.2010 - 06.2012
  • Coding for Orthopedics. Applying E/M levels and ICD 9 codes to charts.
  • Charge Entry
  • Reviewed operative reports and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Transferred to Manager of Internist Office still working for Memorial.
  • Ran clinic - Hiring, working with physicians and staff, scheduling, keep clinic operating.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.


Education

Associate of Science - Medical Office Administration With Coding

Perry Technical Institute
Yakima, WA
03-2010

Skills

  • Orthopedic Coding, General Surgery, Anesthesia, ER, Auditing, E/M levels, Physical Therapy Coding
  • Medical terminology
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Data entry
  • Medical billing
  • Documentation oversight
  • Medical claims coding
  • Coding error resolution
  • Training and mentoring
  • Coding appeals
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Medical billing code accuracy
  • EMR systems

Certification

  • CPC-P - Certified Professional Coder-Payer
  • COC - Certified Outpatient Coder
  • National Certified Medical Office Assistant 2010
  • Certificate of ICD 10 CM Proficiency AAPC 2015

Timeline

Professional Coder Lead

MultiCare Yakima
11.2024 - Current

Medical Coder

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Medical Coder

Peak Performance Physical Therapy
06.2012 - 04.2013

Medical Coder

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
03.2010 - 06.2012

Associate of Science - Medical Office Administration With Coding

Perry Technical Institute

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