Phyllis Johnson
Monument Health
Hartland,WI
28
Years of experience
Dedicated Medical Coder II experienced in coding compliance and training. Achieved accuracy and streamlined processes through collaboration across teams and precise documentation. Maintained a strong moral compass, ensuring integrity in all coding practices.
Work History
17 Years 8 Months
09.2007 - 05.2025
17 Years 8 Months
Medical Coder II
Monument Health | Rapid City, SD
09.2007 - 05.2025
- Team lead for work education and distribution for outpatient team.
- Assisted management when new procedures or physicians bringing new technology and coding to the hospital.
- Assigned appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to patient records.
- Reviewed and validated medical documentation for accurate coding compliance.
- Ensured coding accuracy through detailed audits and quality checks.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies.
- Led training sessions for new coders on industry standards and coding software.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and online encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Maintained a high level of productivity while consistently meeting deadlines for claim submissions.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and guidelines by staying up-to-date on the latest coding changes.
1 Year 1 Month
08.2006 - 09.2007
1 Year 1 Month
Medical Coder
Health Concepts | Rapid City, SD
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify diagnoses and procedures for optimal coding.
9 Years 6 Months
02.1997 - 08.2006
9 Years 6 Months
Medical Coder II
Monument Health | Rapid City, SD
02.1997 - 08.2006
- Assigned appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to patient records.
- Developed streamlined processes to enhance coding efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyzed coding trends to identify areas for improvement in departmental practices.
- Mentored coders, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Promoted teamwork within the department and intra-departmentally through effective communication and collaboration on complex cases.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Central College | McPherson, KS
Skills
Insurance coding
Coding procedures
Specialty coding
Clinical documentation
Medical terminology
Audit procedures
Procedural coding
Medical software proficiency
Timeline
Medical Coder II
Monument Health
09.2007 - 05.2025Read more
Medical Coder
Health Concepts
08.2006 - 09.2007Read more
Medical Coder II
Monument Health
02.1997 - 08.2006Read more
Central College - No Degree, Computer Science
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