Joan Devore
Lead Coding Specialist
Leland,NC
Summary
Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on accuracy in data management and coding tasks. Extensive proficiency in medical coding standards and terminologies, particularly in ICD-10 and CPT coding. Dedicated to providing precise and efficient coding solutions that improve healthcare operations and enhance patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Coding Specialist
Atrium Healthcare System
08.2013 - Current
- Current duties include, but not limited to: mortality review, documentation and risk management reviews, regroup DRG report, rebills accounts,
- Use different programs for job: Staff-ware, Premier, One Note, Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe, 3M, and Encompass
- Formerly cohort of 6 coders that are specializing in Obstetric/Newborns/Psychiatric. In additional other complex charts.
- Other functions of lead career include but not limited to: Evaluate queries by coders. ICD-10 project trainer, analyze ICD-10 financial impact analysis reports, remediation reports for ICD-10, dual coding from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Audit charts, provide ongoing training to staff on diagnosis and procedural codes in ICD-10. Resolve accounts on fail-claims report, abstract error report, and combine list report.
Coding Specialist
Carolinas Healthcare System
05.2001 - 09.2013
- Responsibilities include but not limited to: assign codes to diagnosis and procedures for inpatient, outpatient, observation, emergency room, and diagnostic ancillary services
- Abstract charts by entering admit and discharge dates, admitting and discharging physicians, enter newborn information and obstetric gestational age
- Review medical documentation and consult with healthcare providers when documentation needs clarification for coding purposes
- Adhere to JACHO guidelines and HIPAA regulations
Education
Associate in HIT -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte 05.2001 -
Certified Coding Specialist Certificate (CCS) -
AHIMA
Charlotte, NC 05.2001 -
Academy For ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainers -
AHIMA
Detroit, MI 05.2001 -
Anatomy And Physiology Refresher -
Carolina Healthcare Education
Charlotte, NC 05.2001 -
Medical Terminology Refresher -
Carolinas Healthcare Education
Charlotte, NC 05.2001 -
Pharmacology Refresher -
Carolinas Healthcare Education
Charlotte, NC 05.2001 -
Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Certification
AHIMA, Certified Coding Specialist Certificate (CCS), 09/18/04, 07/24
Date Range
09/99 - Present
Timeline
Lead Coding Specialist
Atrium Healthcare System
08.2013 - Current
Coding Specialist
Carolinas Healthcare System
05.2001 - 09.2013
Associate in HIT -
Central Piedmont Community College
05.2001 -
Certified Coding Specialist Certificate (CCS) -
AHIMA
05.2001 -
Academy For ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainers -
AHIMA
05.2001 -
Anatomy And Physiology Refresher -
Carolina Healthcare Education
05.2001 -
Medical Terminology Refresher -
Carolinas Healthcare Education
05.2001 -
Pharmacology Refresher -
Carolinas Healthcare Education
05.2001 -
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