Jill Jorgensen
Sault Ste. Marie,MI
Summary
Skilled Certified Professional Coder, adept in HIPAA compliance and ICD-10 proficiency, obtained medical coding accuracy at MyMichigan Health Systems Sault through rigorous validation and continuous education. Leveraging expertise in clinical documentation and educator skills, significantly reduced claim denials, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Coder
MyMichigan Health Systems Sault
09.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
- Protected patient confidentiality by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information related to medical records, treatments, and diagnoses.
- Educated clinical staff on proper documentation techniques and terminology to ensure accurate representation of patient conditions and treatments for optimal coding outcomes.
- Reduced claim denials by consistently applying knowledge of payer-specific coding requirements while preparing claims for submission.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to assess the accuracy of coded data submitted by peers and provide constructive feedback for improvement when necessary.
- 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.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reduced errors in claims submissions by conducting thorough audits of coded records and providing immediate feedback to correct inaccuracies.
- Coded 10-20 charts an hour depending on office/specialty
Middle School Secretary
JKL Bahweting PSA
08.2008 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with faculty members to coordinate field trips, extracurricular activities, and special events for enhanced student experiences.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for new students by providing registration assistance and preparing orientation materials upon enrollment.
- Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency with organized filing systems and electronic records management.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation such as IEPs, 504 plans, and progress reports by providing clerical support to the special education team.
Education
Medical Coding And Billing Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing
Bay Mills Community College
Brimley, MI05.2005
No Degree - Nursing
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MISkills
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical Documentation Review
- CPT coding knowledge
- ICD-10 Proficiency
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- HCPCS Level II Mastery
- Procedural Coding Precision
- 3M Encoder
- Medical Billing Processing
- Regulatory guidelines
- Proficiency in Epic and Meditech 61
- Physician Coding Educator
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Certified Medical Coder
MyMichigan Health Systems Sault
09.2014 - Current
Middle School Secretary
JKL Bahweting PSA
08.2008 - 09.2014
Medical Coding And Billing Certificate - Medical Coding And Billing
Bay Mills Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Ferris State University
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