Marlena Daughenbaugh
Ebensburg,PA
Summary
Reliable Medical Coder with a background in document oversight, data security procedures and resolving coding errors. Detail-oriented performer with medical terminology knowledge. Considered a team player with exemplary multitasking skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Medical Coder
Lifepoint Health
Brentwood, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- I currently code outpatient accounts for Neurology, Pain Clinic, Employee Health, Corporate Care Services, Lab Reqs, all outpatient Imaging, Cardiac, Therapy, Infusion, OB, Pathology
Outpatient Medical Coder
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown , PA
07.2007 - 09.2021
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses and treatments.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Accurately selected proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Reviewed [Number] medical records per [Timeframe] to select appropriate coding sequences.
- Tutored [Number] new coders for compliance with [Type] and [Type] classification systems and coding guidelines.
Medical Secretary
Conemaugh Health System
Johnstown, PA
03.1999 - 07.2007
- Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
- Coordinated customer service, patient scheduling and billing.
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment or verbal direction.
- Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating department needs and placing and expediting orders.
- Reviewed, screened and distributed daily mail correspondence to appropriate personnel.
- Proofread documents and correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated new patient prescriptions, refills, and prescription pre-authorizations.
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Answered phone calls and messages for [Number]-physician [Type] medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Secretarial
Cambria Rowe Business College
Johnstown, PA05.1998
High School Diploma -
Blacklick Valley High School
Nanty Glo, PA05.1996
Skills
- Reviewing Patient Information
- 3M Encoder
- Word Processing Software
- Emergency Room Services
- Patient Medical Histories
- Certified Professional Coder
- Diagnostic Codes
- Treatment Documentation
- Electronic Health Record Applications
- ICD-10 (International Classification of Disease Systems)
- Protected Health Information
- Patient Rights
- Health Codes Understanding
- Records Review
- Coding Error Resolution
- Active Learning
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Outpatient Medical Coder
Lifepoint Health
09.2021 - Current
Outpatient Medical Coder
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
07.2007 - 09.2021
Medical Secretary
Conemaugh Health System
03.1999 - 07.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Secretarial
Cambria Rowe Business College
High School Diploma -
Blacklick Valley High School
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