Jessica Holton
Newton,AL
Summary
Professional Medical Coding Specialist with solid experience in healthcare documentation and coding. Adept in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, ensuring accurate and compliant medical records. Strong team player focused on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to meet evolving needs. Consistently delivers high-quality results, contributing to efficient and effective healthcare operations. Polished professional manages multiple tasks, utilizes electronic medical record systems, and provides excellent customer service to patients and staff. Adheres to medical records policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA regulations. Track record of effectively troubleshooting issues and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder
Kode Health
11.2023 - Current
- Currently working 35-40 hours per week remotely.
- Work experience in prior authorization and SDS with strong knowledge to learn inpatient.
- Multiple specialties including gynecology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, pediatrics, and ENT along with others.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency with regular training sessions on new coding updates and best practices.
Medical Coding Specialist
Surgery Center South
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH10.2023
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05.2007
Skills
- ICD-10 proficiency
- Procedural coding accuracy
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical coding certification
- Medical office software proficiency
- Medical terminology expertise
- CPT coding
- Outpatient coding experience
- Electronic health records management
- Clinical documentation
- Medical abbreviations
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- Certificate of Completion Medical Coding Program, Eastern Gateway Community College
- Certificate of Completion Medical Scribe Program, Eastern Gateway Community College
Timeline
Medical Coder
Kode Health
11.2023 - Current
Medical Coding Specialist
Surgery Center South
08.2022 - 10.2023
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- Certificate of Completion Medical Coding Program, Eastern Gateway Community College
- Certificate of Completion Medical Scribe Program, Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Chipola College
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