Jessica Querbach
Ascension Via Christi
Wichita,KS
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated medical coding professional adept in ICD-10 and CPT coding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills utilized to improve coding accuracy and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Committed to enhancing documentation practices for optimal outcomes.
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
8 Years 10 Months- Assigned appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes based on patient records and diagnoses.
- Reviewed and verified clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies and improve coding accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits of coded data to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Improved accuracy of medical coding by thoroughly reviewing patient records and assigning correct codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
- Aided in reducing backlogs of incomplete charts or unassigned codes through focused efforts during periods of high volume or staffing shortages.
- Educated clinical staff on proper documentation techniques and terminology to ensure accurate representation of patient conditions and treatments for optimal coding outcomes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and online encoders
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
Education
CPC - Medical Coding
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
No Degree - Education - Early Childhood Unified
Skills
ICD-10 proficiency
CPT coding
Coding accuracy
Medical coding and abstracting
Documentation review
EHR navigation
HIPAA compliance awareness
Data entry
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Attention to detail
Reliability
Education commitment
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
Ascension Via Christi
10.2017 - CurrentRead More
Wichita Technical Institute
CPC from Medical Coding
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Butler Community College
Associate of Science from Elementary Education
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Wichita State University
No Degree from Education - Early Childhood Unified
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