Rhonda J. Dewell
Norman,OK
Summary
Experienced Medical Coder with 10+ years of outpatient and inpatient coding experience. Strong in ICD-10, CPT, modifier assignment, HIPAA compliance, and EHR documentation, with a consistent focus on accurate records and compliant reimbursement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Coder
Norman Regional Health System
Norman, OK
01.2020 - 09.2026
- Assigned diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient hospital encounters to ensure accurate billing and compliance
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, and third-party billing requirements to uphold coding accuracy
- Queried physicians at Norman Regional Ortho Central to obtain missing documentation and coding clarification, enhancing coding accuracy
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records and protected health information throughout coding tasks
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Entered coded data into electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Reviewed coding changes regularly to stay informed of updates and new rules.
Medical Coder
Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute
Norman , OK
04.2013 - 12.2019
- Assigned diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with coding standards
- Applied coding guidelines to support compliant claim submission and reimbursement workflows
- Queried physicians at Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedic Institute for missing documentation and coding clarification, facilitating accurate coding and claim submission
- Verified accuracy of procedure codes, contributing to optimal reimbursement levels and reducing claim denials.
- Applied appropriate modifiers to enhance coding accuracy and coded surgical procedures and diagnosis codes.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding changes, updates, and new rules.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records and protected health information throughout coding tasks
- Entered patient insurance, demographic and health information into software and confirmed records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norman High School
Norman, OK05-1980
Skills
- ICD-10 coding
- CPT coding
- Medical claims coding
- Healthcare claim coding
- Claim coding
- Modifier assignment
- Procedural coding
- ASC coding
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy
- EMR systems
- Knowledgeable in Meditech, Mod Med, Exscribe
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Physician communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder since December 2012
Timeline
Medical Coder
Norman Regional Health System
01.2020 - 09.2026
Medical Coder
Oklahoma Sports & Orthopedics Institute
04.2013 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Norman High School