Rachel Hunt

Certified Professional Coder

Fairview Range Medical Center

Hibbing, MN

05.2022 - Current

Reviewed medical records to identify appropriate codes for services rendered, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
Resolved discrepancies between coded information and medical record documentation.
Provided coding advice to physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding coding guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Maintained current knowledge of coding regulations by attending seminars, conferences, workshops, or webinars.
Participated in training sessions for new coders or those needing additional instruction on proper use of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 CM codes.
Collaborated with internal departments such as billing staff to ensure timely submission of clean claims.
Investigated denials from insurance companies due to incorrect or missing diagnosis codes or procedure codes.
Advised providers on proper documentation requirements necessary to support assigned diagnosis codes in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, which included continuing education and certification renewal.
Reviewed clinical data from medical records to assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Accurately assigned codes using software and official print copy of code book.
Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
Added modifiers as appropriate, coded narrative diagnoses and verified diagnoses.
Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
Communicated with healthcare personnel, including practitioners to promote accuracy.