Jeffery Tucker
Certified Medical Coder
Fresno,CA
Summary
Certified Medical Coder with five years of experience in coding and three years in multi-specialty professional fee coding. Codes 200+ charts per week, including critical care and major surgeries. Strengthens reimbursement by reviewing documentation, flagging errors, and collaborating effectively with accounts receivable to resolve 21–40 denied claims per month. Provides onsite provider training to physicians while protecting HIPAA compliance across EHR workflows. Seeking to leverage coding expertise in a remote or hybrid medical coding position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
Sante Health Systems
06.2023 - Current
- Coded for Urogynecology Specialty Center, encompassing surgeries, office visits, and ancillary services. Facilitated onsite training focused on coding accuracy for physicians and non-physician providers. Communicated with providers directly to clarify specific coding issues through email and phone interactions. Collaborated with billing manager on managing additional provider requests.
- Coded and billed for Valley Critical Care, the intensive care physicians of Clovis Community Medical Center. Reviewed documentation and requested changes when appropriate.
- Coded for California Gastroenterology Associates and Fresno Digestive Health, focusing on EGD, ERCP and colonoscopy procedures. Customized coding to comply with specific CMS and commercial payer guidelines.
- Previously coded surgeries and office visits for Dr. Hongshik Han, hand surgeon and plastic/reconstructive surgeon.
- Previously coded office visits for Central Valley Women's Health Associates, an OB-GYN practice.
- Broadened coding expertise through a systematic rotation of specialty assignments among coders.
- Supported company's financial stability by identifying trends and patterns related to coding errors, denial reasons, and reimbursement delays; and implemented solutions.
- Interacted daily with accounts receivable team, answering questions and providing advice.
- Provided training and mentoring for coders and prospective coders.
Certified Medical Coder
Vituity
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Coded for the emergency physicians of Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Clovis Community Medical Center.
- Maintained compliance by staying up-to-date with medical coding guidelines and conventions.
Certified Medical Coder
Madera Community Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Coded for primary care, radiology and laboratory.
- Reviewed and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Identified multiple scenarios resulting in process change resulting in improved data entry and billing accuracy.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Provided training for new coder.
Education
Associate in Arts Degree - Accounting/Bookkeeping
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA 01.1991 - 05.1993
High School Diploma -
Marina High School
Huntington Beach, CA06.1989
Skills
Anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS proficiency
Compliance with HIPAA
Electronic health records: Meditech, Epic, Nextech
Encoders: TruCode, Optum EncoderPro, NextGen
Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent communication and collaboration
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Sante Health Systems
06.2023 - Current
Certified Medical Coder
Vituity
02.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Medical Coder
Madera Community Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2023
Associate in Arts Degree - Accounting/Bookkeeping
Golden West College
01.1991 - 05.1993
High School Diploma -
Marina High School