Melissa Horne
Lakemoor,IL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated licensed practical nurse and certified professional coder with a strong passion for providing compassionate care. Over 25 years of multifaceted healthcare experience in clinical and quality auditing specialty areas. Well-versed in ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance. Seeking a career opportunity to combine expertise in healthcare information management, leveraging skills to optimize efficiency and accuracy in medical coding and documentation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Coding AR Specialist
Advocate Aurora Health
06.2023 - Current
- Review and analyze patient records for appropriate code selection
- Utilize coding software and modify codes when needed
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records at all times, adhering to policies and industry regulations
- Audit medical records for accuracy and completeness
- Provide coding support to other departments
Certified Professional Coder
Fox Valley Orthopedics
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient workflow within the coding department
- Served as a reliable resource for both clinical teams and administrative staff by offering expert advice on proper code selection based on diagnosis or treatment specifics provided in the documentation received
- Optimized revenue cycle management with timely and precise code assignment for various medical procedures
Certified Professional Coder III
R1 RCM
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Cardiology
Certified Coding Specialist I
DuPage Medical Group
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Radiology (lead) & multi-specialties
Diagnostic Imaging Assistant & Patient Care Technician
Amita Health
03.2005 - 06.2018
Education
Juris Master, Healthcare Regulation -
Florida State University College of Law
Tallahassee, FL08-2025
BS - Human Environmental Sciences
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa05-2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI10.2020
Diploma - Health Information Management
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2015
Certificate - Nurse Assisting
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2004
Skills
- Professional ethics
- Audit Procedures
- Coding proficiency
- Accounts receivable management
- Process Improvements
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Research and due diligence
- Accounts Receivable
- Information gathering and analysis
Awards
- Student of the Year, 2020, Herzing University
- P.R.I.C.E. Scholarship, Herzing University
Personal Information
Title: Nurse / Certified Coding Specialist
Certification
Certified Professional Coder
Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Professional Coding AR Specialist
Advocate Aurora Health
06.2023 - Current
Certified Professional Coder
Fox Valley Orthopedics
02.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Professional Coder III
R1 RCM
10.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Coding Specialist I
DuPage Medical Group
10.2015 - 06.2018
Diagnostic Imaging Assistant & Patient Care Technician
Amita Health
03.2005 - 06.2018
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Herzing University
Diploma - Health Information Management
College of DuPage
Certificate - Nurse Assisting
William Rainey Harper College
Juris Master, Healthcare Regulation -
Florida State University College of Law
BS - Human Environmental Sciences
The University of Alabama
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