Detra Bonner

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ac6fl3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

OrthoAtlanta Austell, GA

Medical Coder April 2017 – April 2018

Performs ICD-10 and CPT coding for E/M, ASC, injections and hospital services.

Assist with aspects of revenue cycle functions as needed including charge submission from hospital, office, and ASC and payment posting.

Primary responsibility for keeping office up to date on coding and billing changes.

Prime Surgical Associates Atlanta, GA

Coder/Surgical Coordinator April 2006 - November 2016

Assigns work and provides direction to staff and ensures assigned task are completed.

Monitors performance of staff. Provide feedback on performance and conducts performance evaluations.

Schedules surgical assists for outpatient surgical centers and related hospitals

S&S Medical Management Services Stone Mountain, GA

DME/Outpatient Coder June 2005 - February 2006

Directs billing functions including, but not limited to, claims generation, payment posting, billing approval, billing insurance verification, outstanding claims review and refunds processing.

Coded DME supplies using HCPCS codes and coded home health services for workers compensation claims.

Provides assistance to all management staff related to the performance of reimbursement and collection matters.

Maxim Healthcare Services Atlanta, GA

Outpatient Coder September 2004 - May 2005

Assign diagnoses procedure codes for outpatient clinical data.

Maintains a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing and billing documentation.

Ensure proper sequencing of ICD-9-CM codes to obtain optimal resource allocation.

Dr. Jean Joseph Philippe Atlanta, GA

Billing/Coding Specialist March 2003 - September 2004

Submitted electronic claims to Medicaid, Medicare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Researched inquiries from providers and patients regarding fees, reimbursement, and denials.

Interpreted and verified reasons for encounter, principal ICD-9 and principal CPT.

CREDENTIALS:

Certified Professional Coder – Certification # 01018473

EDUCATION:

Clayton State College & University Morrow, GA

ICD-9-CM/CPT Coding 2003

Clayton State College & University Morrow, GA

Medical Billing, Reimbursement and Collections 2001

Northside High School Atlanta, GA

High School, Diploma 1989

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Academy of Professional Coders

STRENGTHS:

Strong Ob-Gyn, Urology, Surgical, Pain Management, Orthopedic, and HCC coding skills

Knowledge for understanding and applying the official coding guidelines.

Proficient in Windows 10, Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, SMS, Star Navigator, Healthquest, Medical Manager, Medi-Soft, NueMd, GHP Web Portal, McKesson, NextGen, and Athena

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