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
Analytical Problem Solving
Strong Organizational Skills
Excel Proficiency
Strong Teamwork Skills
Medical Coding Expertise
Code Research Analysis
Clinical Coding Proficiency
Lifelong Learning
Resolving Coding Errors
Staff Training
Error Documentation
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 -