Jennifer Walls
Fruitland Park,FL
Summary
Hands-on professional offering a keen understanding of data confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Highly trained Medical Coder knowledgeable in AMA and the CMS coding rules. Efficient Medical Coder proudly touting over 17 years' experience in resolving coding errors and observing strict data security practices. Polished professional with a vast medical terminology background. Offering task prioritization expertise in fast-paced environments. Cheerful Medical Coder with a career spent assessing provider documentation to ensure that appropriate codes have been assigned. Individual with a strong work ethic and a can-do demeanor. Organized and motivated eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Medical Coder
KiwiTech
Indianapolis, IN
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with coding standards.
- Coded patient information using ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes according to established guidelines.
- Verified accuracy of diagnosis codes by reviewing clinical documentation in the medical record.
- Assigned appropriate modifiers to accurately reflect services rendered.
- Performed chart abstraction activities including review of lab results, operative reports, discharge summaries.
- Evaluated documentation for specificity and clarity prior to assigning codes.
- Maintained high level of accuracy when coding complex cases utilizing multiple diagnosis codes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding coding issues or questions.
- Ensured all documentation was compliant with CMS regulations and guidelines.
- Audited physician notes for accuracy prior to submitting claims for reimbursement.
- Actively participated in continuing education courses related to outpatient medical coding practices.
- Utilized effective research, extensive study and active questioning skills to maintain working knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and medical procedures.
ER Coder/Outpatient Medical Coder
Norwood Staffing Solutions
Austin, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized effective research, extensive study and active questioning skills to maintain working knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and medical procedures.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
- Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Investigated rejected and denied claims, correcting applicable coding.
Outpatient Medical Coder
Orlando Health Southlake Hospital
Clermont, FL
01.2010 - 10.2022
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
- Utilized effective research, extensive study and active questioning skills to maintain working knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and medical procedures.
- Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
- Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT and HCPCS codes.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding -
Dorsey Business School
Roseville, MI01.2003
Skills
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Data Abstracts
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Medical History Recording
- Certified Medical Coder
- Certified Professional Coder
- Patient Data Coding
- Knowledgeable in Affinity, Quantium, Epic, 3M, Cerner Millennium/Power chart, Soarian Financials
- Medical Terminology
- ICD-9 Coding
- ICD-10 Coding
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- Records Review
- Discharge Documentation
- Coding Error Resolution
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Timeline
ER Coder/Outpatient Medical Coder
Norwood Staffing Solutions
11.2022 - Current
Outpatient Medical Coder
KiwiTech
10.2022 - Current
Outpatient Medical Coder
Orlando Health Southlake Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2022
Medical Billing And Coding -
Dorsey Business School
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