Melody Hodgson
Summary
Dynamic Certified Professional Coder with extensive experience at Family Medicine of Washington County. Expert in ICD-10 guidelines and claims processing, I enhanced workflow efficiency and trained junior coders. Committed to HIPAA compliance, I consistently improved patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
Family Medicine of Washington County
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Conducted thorough research on complex cases, applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to accurately assign codes as needed.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient workflow within the coding department.
- Provided comprehensive training for junior coders, resulting in increased productivity and skill development.
- Utilized advanced computer skills to navigate various software programs, further enhancing the efficiency of coding processes.
Registered Nurse Certified Coder
Family Medicine of Washington County
06.1994 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Patient education on medications via oral, IM injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
Online With Instructor Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS04-1994
Skills
- Proficient in ICD-10 guidelines
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Claims processing efficiency
- Team collaboration
- My entire adult career has been spent at Washington County Hospital I worked as floor nurse, surgical nurse, labor and delivery as well as acute care, I transferred clinic job for a more routine work life This is where I started coding visits and became very interested in this side of medicine I had a wonderful mentor back in the ICD 9 days and have adapted well to most current guidelines with rurual health clinic I currently work in I got my cpc certification in June of 1921 and have found it very useful mostly due to the evolution in healtchare as it stands today,
- CMS-1500 form completion
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records navigation
- Continuing education commitment
- Medical coding expertise
- CPT coding
- CPC registration
- Charge entry
- Obstetrics and gynecology coding
- E and M coding proficiency
- Clinical documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Insurance verification
- Data entry
- Anatomy
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
Family Medicine of Washington County
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Certified Coder
Family Medicine of Washington County
06.1994 - Current
Certified Professional Coder
AAPC
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Cloud County Community College
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