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Jennifer Holderfield

Five Points,AL

Summary

Professional coder with proven skills in software development, debugging, and implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing project needs. Proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with track record of delivering high-quality, efficient code. Reliable and results-driven, consistently contributing to successful project outcomes.

Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coder II

Emory Specialty Associates
02.2022 - Current
  • Began as Coder I with Emory and increased to Coder II. Work with leadership to maintain current work queues and volumes with production of 113 accounts daily. Daily tasks include reviewing documentation, edits, and charges to ensure all revenue is captured. Types of edits worked/accounts reviewed include modifier, CPT, diagnosis abreacting and verification. Quality standard of 100% is maintained in this position. Specialties reviewed include dermatology, oncology, injection/infusion, radiology, limited general surgery, minor clinic procedures, evaluation/management.
  • Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
  • 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 patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
  • Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during periods of high workload or tight deadlines.
  • Expedited project completion timelines with strong time management skills and adherence to deadlines.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  • Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.

Patient Service Coordinator II

Emory Specialty Associates
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Input all clinic charges based upon documentation and coding requirements including injection and infusion, dermatology, minor office procedures. Resolve edits created by Transaction Editing System. Review and resolve missing charges. Maintain accuracy and production requirements.

Patient Account Rep II

Emory Specialty Associates
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Obtains demographic and insurance information for preadmission. Verifies benefits and pre-registers when appropriate. Initiates and completes precertification for clinic and hospital admissions and procedures. Verifies insurance as needed to resolve account balances. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of insurance plans and current contracts, copayments and deductibles. Interfaces successfully with insurance carriers. Registers new patients including those requiring specialized registration such as transplants, student health and occupational medicine. Verifies and processes referrals, authorizations and links to appointment. Prepares all source documents for imaging.

Accounts Receivable

Bishop Equipment
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Maintain up-to-date billing system. Generate and send out invoices. Follow up, collect and allocate payments.

Education

Medical Coding Preparation Course -

American Academy of Professional Coders

Diploma - Medical Coding and Billing

West GA Technical College

Skills

  • EPIC
  • Athenahealth
  • Medtech
  • Codify (AAPC)
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Provider Education
  • Physical CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 CM Texts

Certification

  • CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC) American Academy of Professional Coders
  • CERTIFIED RISK ADJUSTMENT CODER (CRC) American Academy of Professional Coders

Timeline

Coder II

Emory Specialty Associates
02.2022 - Current

Patient Service Coordinator II

Emory Specialty Associates
01.2012 - 01.2022

Patient Account Rep II

Emory Specialty Associates
01.2009 - 01.2012

Accounts Receivable

Bishop Equipment
01.2004 - 01.2009

Diploma - Medical Coding and Billing

West GA Technical College

Medical Coding Preparation Course -

American Academy of Professional Coders
Jennifer Holderfield