Leondra Knight
Lexington,KY
Summary
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coding Associate
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
1000 S. Limestone Lexington, KY 40502
11.2014 - 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.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the coding department by actively participating in team meetings, trainings, and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Knowledgeable in Epic and 3M EHR systems
Education
Honors Diploma - Medical Coding And Billing
National College of Business And Tech-Lexington
Lexington, KY05.2008
Skills
- Diagnostic Coding Accuracy
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Medical claims coding
- ICD-10 Coding Familiarity
- CPT coding knowledge
- Continuous learning mindset
- Decision-making capabilities
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) via AAPC Member ID: 01088369
Timeline
Medical Coding Associate
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
11.2014 - Current
Honors Diploma - Medical Coding And Billing
National College of Business And Tech-Lexington