Jeanne Rich
Flat Rock,IL
Summary
Experienced medical coder with a strong foundation in ICD-10 coding and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to analyze records and enhance coding accuracy, ensuring timely reimbursement. Experienced in Oncology, Urology, Labs, Radiology, Cardiac Rehab, Neurology, ENT, Anesthesia, Consulting clinic Infusion and injections, visual field and Telehealth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Crawford Memorial Hospital
Robinson, IL
12.2012 - Current
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation for optimal coding accuracy.
- Reviewed and resolved coding discrepancies to ensure timely reimbursement processes.
- Trained junior coders on best practices in medical coding and documentation guidelines.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
- Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.
- Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.
Education
Associate of Science - RHIT
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN12-2019
Skills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- HCPCS coding
- Medical billing
- Clinical documentation
- Medical claims coding
- Regulatory guidelines
- Procedural coding
- Diagnostic coding
- Attention to detail
- ICD-10 coding
- Certified medical coder
Certification
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
Timeline
Medical Coder
Crawford Memorial Hospital
12.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - RHIT
Vincennes University
CAH-CBS
Assign correct codes, Review Provider Documentation, Ensure Medicare Compliance, Audit charges