Danielle Berner
great falls
Summary
Dynamic HIM Coder with a proven track record at Northern Montana HealthCare, excelling in ICD-10 CM coding, CPT and HIPAA compliance. Adept at training and mentoring staff, while enhancing coding efficiency through active collaboration. Committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality results under pressure, ensuring accurate management of outpatient records.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HIM Coder
Northern Montana HealthCare
03.2020 - Current
- Engaged in continuous learning of new technologies and coding techniques.
- Contributed to team discussions on improving coding efficiency and quality.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing within the team by conducting regular code reviews, training sessions, and workshops on relevant topics.
- Delivered consistent results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during periods of high workload or tight deadlines.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Assisted in training new staff on Ambulatory and Acute coding practices and scheduled training meetings via Teams.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Participated in interviewing potential new coders along with HIM Director.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CCA
GFCMSU
Great Falls12-2019
Skills
- Experience in HIPAA compliance
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology
- Detail-oriented data management
- Employee training
- Hospital outpatient records
- Certified coding associate (CCA)
- EMR systems
- 3M encoder
- ICD-10 coding
- Medical coding and abstracting
- Training and mentoring
- Continuing education
Certification
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate
Timeline
HIM Coder
Northern Montana HealthCare
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - CCA
GFCMSU
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