Donna Leonard
Kingsport,Tn
Summary
Coder with many years of experience. I am a team player who strives to be a stand out employee. I am dependable and loyal and looking for a long term position as a remote medical coder.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ED Coder
Omega Healthcare
2424 North Federal Highway, Suite #205 Boca Raton,, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Analyze and confirm assigned encounters for provider’s selection of EM code level utilizing EM code level selection auditing tool., Assists physicians with record documentation needs by requesting clarification for additional information
- Responsible for professional coding includes the assignment of ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, modifiers, and Emergency Department codes.
- Meets quality standards of having 95% of diagnoses and procedures appropriately and/or correctly coded., Performs follow-up on encounters that need to be coded and resolved., Reviews and corrects all encounters that are rejected or denied., Reviews record thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures. Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-CM and CPT coding principles, official guidelines and regulations.
CODER 3
CHANGE HEALTHCARE
01.2012 - 12.2022
- Accurately code and abstract outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. CPT and ICD 10. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding
- Working all inquires made by offshore coders.
- Monthly audit of offshore coders and training of new ED coders to department.
Education
National Business College
12.2005
Skills
- ED coding
- Edits
- Denials
Leadership Experience
I love to take on special projects digging deeper into the root of problem issues.
Communication Skills
I am easy going and a team player. I care about my job, clients, and coworkers. It's not just a job to me.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
ED Coder
Omega Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
CODER 3
CHANGE HEALTHCARE
01.2012 - 12.2022
National Business College