Jessica Davenport

Medical Coder

D W McMillan Memorial Hospital

09.2008 - Current

Applied understanding of healthcare reimbursement systems to optimize coding practices.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify diagnosis and treatment codes.
Applied ICD-10 codes to medical procedures and diagnoses using specialized software.
Utilized medical coding software to accurately enter patient data.
Analyzed patient records for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures.
Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
Collaborated with physicians to obtain necessary documentation, improving claim approval rates.
Supported the implementation of electronic health record systems, simplifying the coding process.
Promoted teamwork within the department through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
Minimized errors by providing ongoing feedback to clinical staff regarding proper documentation practices.
Reduced claim denials by maintaining thorough knowledge of payer-specific requirements and guidelines.
Streamlined the billing process for faster reimbursement by submitting accurate and timely insurance claims.
Expedited claim resolution with insurance companies through clear communication and prompt follow-up actions.
Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
Prevented costly fines by ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations, ensuring compliance across all coding activities.
Facilitated smoother interdepartmental communication by serving as liaison between coding team and medical staff.
Ensured accuracy in high-volume coding environments, applying codes for over 200 patient records weekly without compromising detail or compliance.
Reduced claim denials, meticulously verifying coding accuracy before submission.
Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Medical Coder

Education

Medical Coding And Billing -

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design Technology

Associate of Arts -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Medical Coder

Medical Coding And Billing -

Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design Technology

Associate of Arts -

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