Dessie Conerly
Laplace,La
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical Board Certified Professional Medical Coder with over 15 years of experience in medical coding across diverse specialties, including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, and Oncology. Expertise in ensuring compliance with coding regulations and optimizing reimbursement processes while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with industry changes to deliver exceptional coding services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Medical Coder
St. Tammany Health Systems
02.2020 - Current
- Ensure following HIPAA regulations
- Code and review all charges per coding guidelines.
HCC Coder
Optum Healthcare
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Review medical records are complete and in support of patient risk adjustment score.
Billing/Coding
Christian Mayorga Sr. Family Medicine
08.2010 - 02.2019
⦁Ensure claims are entered and submitted with 48 hours of receipt.
Education
Certified Professional Coder Program -
Medical Coding Academy
Dallas, TXSkills
- Skilled in CPT coding practices
- Skilled in ICD-10 guideline application
- Skilled in HCPCS coding system
- NCCI compliance management
- Epic systems management
- Proficient in MS Word
- Knowledge of clinical terminology
- EHR system proficiency
- HCC risk assessment
Affiliations
Certified Professional Coder
AAPC Member ID # 01713484
Certification
CPC - Certified Professional Coder
AAPC Member ID # 01713484
Timeline
Physician Medical Coder
St. Tammany Health Systems
02.2020 - Current
HCC Coder
Optum Healthcare
07.2017 - 01.2020
Billing/Coding
Christian Mayorga Sr. Family Medicine
08.2010 - 02.2019
Certified Professional Coder Program -
Medical Coding Academy