Staci Behrens
Teeds Grove,IA
Summary
Adept at navigating the complexities of medical coding, I enhanced billing efficiency and reduced claim denials at MercyOne Clinton North Health Plaza through meticulous documentation review and adherence to HIPAA guidelines. My expertise in ICD-10 and commitment to team collaboration have consistently ensured compliance and accuracy in coding practices, fostering significant improvements in claims processing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
MercyOne Clinton North Health Plaza
06.2002 - 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.
- Reduced claim denials by attentively reviewing medical records and addressing discrepancies prior to submission.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure accurate documentation and appropriate coding practices were followed.
- Streamlined billing processes for improved efficiency and reduced errors in claims submissions.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for medical clinics and provider offices
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Clinton Community College
Clinton, IA05-1995
Skills
- ICD-10 proficiency
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Claims processing efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- Documentation review expertise
- Electronic health records navigation
- Continuing education commitment
- Medical coding expertise
- CPT coding
- Denial management strategies
- E and M coding proficiency
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
MercyOne Clinton North Health Plaza
06.2002 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Clinton Community College
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