Nationally Certified Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
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Jessica Hammer
Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist
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Jacksonville, FL
Recent graduate and aspiring Billing Specialist with hands on-training in medical coding including ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and healthcare documentation.
Experience
Senior Medical Coder II 02/2012 – 03/2023
Change Healthcare - Remote
●Applied comprehensive knowledge of diagnostic, procedural, E/M, and ancillary coding to accurately assign codes for a variety of medical services.
●Identified unclear or incomplete documentation and generated provider queries to obtain necessary clarifications.
●Utilized and navigated multiple clinical software systems to review documentation and assign appropriate medical codes.
●Conducted internal coding audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
●Reviewed denied or returned claims to determine root causes, corrected coding issues, and prevented future discrepancies.
LPN 06/2004 – 01/2011
Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgical Group - Jacksonville, FL
●Measured and recorded patient vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
●Collected and processed lab samples, including blood, urine, and sputum, following proper protocols and infection control standards.
●Coordinated life flight transfers and emergency transport services, ensuring accurate communication and continuity of care between facilities.
●Maintained accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation in compliance with facility policies.
Education
Northbridge University
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Management Expected 07/2028
Medical Billing & Coding Diploma 10/2025
Medical Billing & Coding Capstone (Class) 11/2025
Northbridge University - Orlando, FL
●Translated and reviewed medical terminology related to medical billing & coding, reimbursement issues, overview of ICD-10 and CPT coding, and pathophysiology for each organ system.
●Abstracted information from the medical record and coded accurately procedures and services using the CPT and ICD-10-CM.
●Analyzed patient health records to identify principal or first-listed and secondary diagnoses.
Certificates
National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist 10/2025
Skills
CPT Coding, HCPCS Coding, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, EMR Utilizing Medisoft, Medicare, Medicaid, & TRICARE, Health Insurance Verification, Front Desk/Receptionist Duties, Typing Proficient 40 WPM, Proficient Microsoft suite
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