Dione Hudson
Macon,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable medical office professional talented at correcting and resubmitting claims, preparing patient charts and reviewing health records to identify proper diagnosis codes for billing. Offers background in reviewing, analyzing and managing medical record information to obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies and ensure payment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Middle Georgia Vascular Surgery center
09.2021 - Current
- Managed coding and abstracting of outpatient medical records
- Analyzed claims data to verify assigned codes, signatures and authorizations
- Monitored files to verify accurate data entry and processing through billing system
- Inquired with physicians to clarify ambiguous codes
- Delivered consistent, dedicated customer service and support to internal and external parties
- Pulled medical records for patient care, quality review, and audits
- Assisted with clerical and administrative tasks in support of office personnel.
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Bibb Sheriff Office
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Coordinated inmate schedules for work assignments and counseling appointments
- Monitored inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes
- Drafted daily operational and incident reports detailing inmate rule violations and unusual occurrences
- Participated in required job training.
Laborer
Zachry Construction
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Kept projects flowing smoothly with timely transport of tools and materials to worksites
- Attended regular safety training sessions, resulting in zero on-site accidents or injuries
- Operated a wide range of machinery and equipment to efficiently and safely complete various projects
- Maintained clean and organized work areas, disposing of trash and debris to reduce hazards.
Rural Carrier Associate
United Postal service
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Used safest and quickest delivery routes to deliver packages to business and residential customers
- Sorted postal flats, letters, packages, and magazines based on addresses and names
- Collected money for postage-due and COD fees and obtained signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail
- Entered change of address orders into computers to process forwarding address stickers
- Demonstrated and promoted safe driving methods, consistently adhering to state traffic rules and regulations
- Collected mail on the daily route, bringing in parcels from homes, businesses, and area mailboxes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Reimbursement
Central Ga technical Collge
Macon, GAHigh School Diploma -
Westside High school
Macon, GeorgiaSkills
- Customer service
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Data entry
- Knowledge of Medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology
- Abstract Medical Records
- Appeals and Reconsideration
- Aging reports and Auditing
- Processing and Claim submission
- Posting payments and insurance verification
- Scheduling
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) - #02064346
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Middle Georgia Vascular Surgery center
09.2021 - Current
DEPUTY SHERIFF
Bibb Sheriff Office
12.2019 - 05.2021
Laborer
Zachry Construction
01.2017 - 05.2019
Rural Carrier Associate
United Postal service
04.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Westside High school
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Reimbursement
Central Ga technical Collge