Deb Jones
Stewartville,MN
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in medical coding and healthcare compliance. Prepared to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in coding practices. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and maintaining confidentiality.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
Olmsted Medical Center
01.2022 - 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.
- Conducted thorough research on complex cases, applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to accurately assign codes as needed.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient workflow within the coding department.
- Utilized advanced computer skills to navigate various software programs, further enhancing the efficiency of coding processes.
Medical Transcriptionist
Mayo Clinic
- Sent to Mayo Clinic/Jacksonville to teach new computer systems
- Experience in many specialties: sleep disorders, oncology, ENT, radiology, sports medicine, internal medicine, urology, physical rehabilitation, pediatrics
- Facilitate appropriate modifications to document
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Flexibility in working with others
- Organized, efficient, responsible
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
03.1994 - 05.2021
- Self-Employed
- Expanded students'' understanding of music theory by incorporating relevant coursework into individual lessons.
- Fostered a sense of discipline in students through consistent reinforcement of practice routines and goal-setting strategies.
- Built a thriving private piano studio by effectively marketing my services through social media platforms, community outreach, and word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients.
Education
Coding Specialist Diploma - ICD-10-CM, CPT, Medical Terminology/Anatomy
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN12.2021
Associate of Arts - studies focused on Music Education
Minnesota Bible College
Skills
- ICD-10 proficiency, both ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- CPT, HCPCS
- Epic, Optum expertise
- 3M Encoder, 3M CodeAssist expertise
- Team collaboration
- Claims processing efficiency
- E and M, OB, Pathology, Observation, Inpatient coding proficiency
- Modifiers application expertise
- Anesthesia coding expertise
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Piano, Sewing/Crochet, Books/Reading, Animal Rescue
- Title: Certified Professional Coder
Community Work
- Paws and Claws Humane Society
- Stewartville Fire Dept. Auxiliary
- Paraprofessional/volunteer, Stewartville Schools
- Pianist, Bible Study Leader, Autumn Ridge Church
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Elementary
German
Elementary
Hebrew
Elementary
Interests
- Avid Reader
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Piano and Harp
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
Olmsted Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
03.1994 - 05.2021
Medical Transcriptionist
Mayo Clinic
Coding Specialist Diploma - ICD-10-CM, CPT, Medical Terminology/Anatomy
Rochester Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts - studies focused on Music Education
Minnesota Bible College
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