Melody Johnson
Braselton,GA
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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Judge Group
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
Medical Biller and Coder
Prestige Staffing
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation, leading to timely reimbursements for services rendered.
Revenue Billing Cycle Coordinator
Northstar Psychological Services
01.2013 - 11.2020
- Responsible for pre-batching reports for billing.
- Researched billing issues and identifying solutions.
- Maintained working knowledge of revenue cycle policy and
procedures. - Submitted prior authorizations for services.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills and invoices and record amounts due for items purchased and services rendered.
- Matched statements with batches of canceled checks by account numbers.
- Performed general administrative tasks, such as answering
telephones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies and equipment.
Lead Patient Service Rep
Medical University Of South Carolina Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2013
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced patient wait times.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
- Monitored and supervised quality of employees work to meet
company guidelines - Handled administrative tasks including leading monthly meetings, purchasing office supplies, tracking employee time and attendance, and resolving patient complaints
- Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
Springfield, MA01.2009
Skills
- Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Records
- Computerized Indexing Systems
- Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Epic Systems
- Medical Billing Processing
- ICD-10 Coding
- Certified Professional Coder
- Medical billing code accuracy
- Medical Billing
Timeline
Medical Coder
Judge Group
11.2022 - 01.2024
Medical Biller and Coder
Prestige Staffing
02.2022 - 11.2023
Revenue Billing Cycle Coordinator
Northstar Psychological Services
01.2013 - 11.2020
Lead Patient Service Rep
Medical University Of South Carolina Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
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