Jodi Freese

• Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
• Practiced Current Medical Terminology
• 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.
• Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
• Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
• Prevented costly fines by ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
• Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.

Coded Medical scenarios from Medical and Surgical, Substance Abuse, Osteopathic, Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Treatment, Mental Health

• Analyzed, interpreted and applied the code for scenarios.
• Provided expert guidance on complex classification issues, supporting the organization in making informed decisions.
• Managed a database of classified information, maintaining accurate records and facilitating easy retrieval when needed.
• Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
• Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
• Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.
• Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
• Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
• Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
• Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.