Jessica Ochoa
@jessicaochoa
Dedicated Certified Professional Coder with extensive healthcare experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with over 5 years of coding experience and 13 years in the healthcare industry. My expertise spans various specialties including anesthesiology, oncology, general surgery, primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, and OB/GYN. As the Lead Medical Coder & Revenue Cycle Manager at RCM Solutions LLC, I have honed my skills in coding, auditing, and revenue cycle operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all aspects of medical coding.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to excellence by conducting thorough chart audits, providing quality assurance reviews, and managing denials and appeals to optimize financial performance. My strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with my attention to detail, have allowed me to enhance coding accuracy and reimbursement efficiency. I am currently pursuing my Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) certification to further develop my skills and advance my career.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Medical Coder & Revenue Cycle Manager
RCM Solutions LLC
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
As Lead Medical Coder & Revenue Cycle Manager, I perform accurate coding from various medical documents, conduct thorough auditing, and manage revenue cycle processes to optimize financial performance. I also provide training to enhance coding accuracy and ensure compliance with guidelines.
Medical Biller & Coder
Advanced Billing Solutions
Aug 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 11 months)
In my role as Medical Biller & Coder, I processed billing and coding for behavioral health practices, ensuring claim accuracy and managing denial resolutions to optimize revenue.
Appointment & Registration Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)
In my second tenure as Appointment & Registration Clerk, I continued to manage patient registrations and insurance verifications, enhancing patient engagement and compliance with preventative care guidelines.
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Xtend Healthcare
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years)
As a Revenue Cycle Specialist, I oversaw hospital-based revenue cycle functions, ensuring coding compliance and managing accounts receivable to improve claim acceptance rates.
Appointment & Registration Clerk
Kaiser Permanente
Jan 2012 - Aug 2017 (5 years 7 months)
In my role as Appointment & Registration Clerk, I processed patient registrations and insurance verifications while managing front desk operations and conducting patient outreach to promote health maintenance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hawaii Medical College
Diploma, Healthcare Management
2021 - 2021
Completed a diploma program focused on healthcare management, gaining essential skills for managing healthcare operations and understanding the complexities of the healthcare system.
AAPC
Continuing Education, Medical Coding & Compliance
Participated in continuing education courses focused on medical coding and compliance to enhance coding skills and stay updated with industry standards.
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