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LeAnn Walker

Lexington,KY

Summary

Positive and adaptable with passion for problem-solving and continuous learning. Hardworking professional applies official coding conventions and rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Confident Medical Coder adheres to data confidentiality and privacy rules in all workflows and promotes dynamic interpersonal skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Coder I

CommonSpirit Health
09.2012 - Current
  • Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.

Billing Specialist

CKMS/University of KY
08.2004 - 09.2012
  • Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
  • Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
  • Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
12-1992

High School Diploma -

Bourbon County High School
Paris, KY
05-1991

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Data entry
  • Workflow management
  • Medical billing
  • Medical claims coding
  • Data security procedures
  • Coding error resolution
  • Healthcare claim coding
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Epic systems

Timeline

Coder I

CommonSpirit Health
09.2012 - Current

Billing Specialist

CKMS/University of KY
08.2004 - 09.2012

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Sullivan University

High School Diploma -

Bourbon County High School
LeAnn Walker