Magdalene D.
About Magdalene D.
Magdalene D. is a Medical Coding Specialist and CDI Specialist with extensive experience in clinical documentation and coding. She currently works at Honest Medical Group and has held various roles in medical coding and billing across multiple organizations since 2015.
Work at Honest Medical Group
Currently, Magdalene D. serves as a Medical Coding Specialist/CDI Specialist at Honest Medical Group, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she audits clinical documentation and coded data to ensure that documentation accurately supports the services rendered. This is essential for reimbursement and reporting purposes. Magdalene's responsibilities also include acting as a coding consultant to care providers, offering guidance on coding conventions and practices.
Previous Experience in Medical Coding
Before her current role, Magdalene D. worked at several organizations in various capacities related to medical coding. She was employed at Ciox Health as an HCC Coder from 2021 to 2022 for seven months. Prior to that, she worked at MEDNAX, Health Solutions Partner, where she held multiple roles, including Coding Integrity Analyst from 2018 to 2019 and Medical Billing and Collection from 2017 to 2018. She also served as a Diagnostic Medical Coder at Norwood from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Magdalene D. studied at Vance-Granville Community College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder from 2012 to 2014. She has developed expertise in coding conventions and practices, serving as a subject matter expert in AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10 CM and CMS Medicare Part C instructions. Her educational background supports her analytical skills in researching and analyzing data needs for reimbursement purposes.
Professional Development and Contributions
In her career, Magdalene D. has focused on developing and facilitating educational materials aimed at correcting discrepancies and preventing future coding errors. Her work includes acting as a coding consultant, which allows her to share her knowledge and improve coding practices among care providers. This role emphasizes her commitment to enhancing coding integrity within the healthcare system.
Career Progression and Roles
Magdalene D. has held various roles throughout her career, showcasing a steady progression in the field of medical coding and billing. She worked at SEA COAST RECOVERY, LLC as a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist from 2020 to 2021, and at Change Healthcare as a Medical Chart Splitting specialist for two months in 2020. Additionally, she served as Coding and Billing Office Manager at NEUSE VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE, PLLC for two months in 2021. Her diverse experience contributes to her comprehensive understanding of the medical coding landscape.