Jennifer Corona
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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder/Medical Biller
Cancer Center Of South Florida
07.2016 - Current
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
- Audit documentation for accurate high level coding to maximize reimbursement
- Provide appropriate documentation for Medical Necessity for drug claims, diagnosis, procedures and provider notes.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and online encoders.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, staying up-to-date on medical billing codes and regulations changes.
- Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in [Number]% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
Billing/Coding Specialist
Hematology Oncology Associates of the Treasure Coast
01.2007 - 06.2016
- Auditing, posting of medical charges for multiple physician office locations including the reading and comprehension of radiology and pathology reporting to determine ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for hematology and oncology services.
- Enhanced revenue cycle management with timely submission of clean claims to insurance companies.
- Appeal writing with supportive documentation from electronic medical record software and any other resources available.
- Reduced claim denials by meticulously reviewing medical records for accurate coding and documentation.
- Increased efficiency, implementing electronic billing systems and automating manual processes.
Education
Health Information Technology
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FLSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- HCPCS Coding
- Chemotherapy Coding
- Medical Billing
- Teamwork capabilities
- Data Entry
- Medical claims coding
- Claims Processing
- Procedural Coding
- [Type] coding
Certification
- CPC, Certified Professional Coder
- CPB, Certified Professional Biller
- CHONC, Certified Hematology Oncology Coder
Affiliations
- Certified Professional Coder and active member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (National Organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah).
Timeline
Medical Coder/Medical Biller
Cancer Center Of South Florida
07.2016 - Current
Billing/Coding Specialist
Hematology Oncology Associates of the Treasure Coast
01.2007 - 06.2016
Health Information Technology
Indian River State College
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