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Jennifer Lane

Sparta

Summary

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist with a certification from Medcerts, showcasing expertise in ICD-10 proficiency and a knack for quick learning. Demonstrates success in enhancing billing accuracy and HIPAA compliance, alongside a commitment to exceptional patient service. Skillfully balance medical terminology knowledge with strong independent work ethic, driving efficient and ethical coding practices. Needing life to slow down some but not stop. Remote work will allow me to do the things i want but still work and enjoy life.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Coding and Billing Remote

Medcerts
today
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure proper use in medical coding assignments.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients, addressing their concerns regarding insurance claims or billing issues with empathy and professionalism.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to strict HIPAA regulations during all aspects of the coding and billing processes.
  • Process insurance company denials by auditing patient files, researching procedures, and diagnostic codes to determine proper reimbursement.
  • Monitor trends in medical billing denials, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences of similar issues.
  • Achieve timely reimbursements from payers by submitting clean claims that adhere to payer-specific guidelines.
  • Communicate with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
  • Resourcefully use various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
  • Review patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Monitor changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
  • Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
  • Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.

Owner/Operator

Ms. Jennifers Preschool
01.2002 - 02.2025

Managed day-to-day business operations

  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Managed and directed staff
  • Provided excellent direction and communication for the best results and functionality of the center.
  • Communicated with my local and state authorities and completed all requirements for the state license requirements.

Computer Scientist

Phillips Lighting
09.1995 - 09.2001
  • Completed reviews of codes, requirements, and project plans.
  • Performed tests of prototypes and final products.
  • Investigated available resources to develop more useful project plans.
  • Gathered requirements and developed project plans.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • Increased system performance through rigorous testing and debugging processes, reducing errors and downtime.

Education

Graduate Certificate - MCBC

MedCerts
02-2025

Master of Science - Computer Science

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
05-1995

Skills

  • ICD-10 proficiency
  • Medical record review
  • Medical terminology expertise
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medical coding ethics
  • Quick learner
  • Work well without supervision
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Ms. Jennifers Preschool
01.2002 - 02.2025

Computer Scientist

Phillips Lighting
09.1995 - 09.2001

Medical Coding and Billing Remote

Medcerts
today

Graduate Certificate - MCBC

MedCerts

Master of Science - Computer Science

Tennessee Technological University
Jennifer Lane