Jumanah Muhammad
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Coding Professional with over 9 years of experience enhancing healthcare organizations through precise code assignment, regulatory compliance, and efficient revenue cycle operations. Proven ability to adapt to evolving coding guidelines and healthcare systems while consistently delivering high-quality results. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to training new team members, fostering departmental initiatives, and maintaining productivity in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to driving operational excellence and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Midlantic Urology/The Specialty Alliance
12.2024 - Current
- Review and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for urology procedures, office visits, and surgical services.
- Perform charge entry following coding review to ensure timely and accurate claim submission and reimbursement.
- Audit provider documentation for coding compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to resolve coding and documentation discrepancies.
- Train and onboard new coding team members on coding workflows, charge entry processes, and departmental procedures.
- Assist management with special projects, workflow improvements, and departmental initiatives.
- Support revenue cycle operations by ensuring coding accuracy and reducing billing delays.
- Maintain expertise in coding guideline updates, payer requirements, and compliance regulations.
Professional Medical Coding Specialist
IU Health
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Verified accuracy and completion of data and documentation to ensure correct final coding.
- Reviewed and analyzed medical records for accurate coding in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintains knowledge of current coding guidelines and standards, annual updates, changes, additions, and deletions to ensure coding and billing compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy.
- Led initiatives to streamline coding processes, improving efficiency and reducing claim denials.
- Code review a wide variety of document types, i.e., Primary and specialty care medical records, mental health, substance abuse, in-patient, out-patient, non-submittals (lab), ancillary and pharmaceutical services for HCC values.
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Urology of Indiana
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Abstract pertinent information from patient records to correctly code surgeries.
- Assist patient with billing questions as capable and refer complex problems and refer complex problems to the billing manager.
- Ensuring the accurate insurance demographic entry of patient information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of medical specialties including Urology, Radiology, E/M, and Surgery Coding.
- Developed comprehensive training materials that enhanced staff understanding of coding guidelines and requirements.
Education
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) -
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, IN01-2017
Skills
- ICD-10-CM Coding
- CPT Coding
- HCPCS Coding
- Medent
- Epic
- Codify
- 3M
- Encoder Pro
- Veradigm
- Allscript
- Excel
- Microsoft
Certification
- Completed courses through Community Health Network to sit for the national CPC exam
- Passed the CPC exam through AAPC
Timeline
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Midlantic Urology/The Specialty Alliance
12.2024 - Current
Professional Medical Coding Specialist
IU Health
10.2021 - 08.2023
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Urology of Indiana
03.2017 - 10.2021
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) -
Community Health Network