Jennifer Henry, CPC

Experience

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  NYC Department of Finance

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2006

  Data Administrator

  Created reports for use by City Hall, agency Commissioner and other department heads, and for public viewing. Downloaded mainframe information into Microsoft Excel. Used Power Base to maintain and update project history database. Monitored data sets. Submitted jobs in MVS/OS session at DoITT. Used RAMIS and SAS running under VM/CMS and MVS. Provided administrative support to Unit Director. Maintained timekeeping records. Ordered supplies and scheduled maintenance appointments. Planned and coordinated unit events. Performed other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Zimmer Biomet

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2012

  Inventory Coordinator

  Ordered inventory restocks. Received incoming implants into inventory. Replaced implants to loans, external and consignment inventories. Returned expired and excess inventory to company warehouse. Investigated root causes of inventory discrepancies. Billed hospitals for implants used and ordered replacements. Provided customer service to sales representatives and hospital accounts. Checked returning implants into inventory. Coordinated the delivery of instruments and implants for surgeries. Performed monthly inventory counts and reconciliations. Reconciled daily transaction register. Attended mandatory policy and procedure training meetings. Performed other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Hooper Holmes, Inc.

  May 2012 - Oct 2013

  Billing Specialist

  Verified, corrected, formatted and submitted invoices to clients. Corrected or removed orders before billing month closed. Researched and corrected orders that appeared on the daily error report. Researched and approved/denied refunds requested by clients. Applied wire transfers and lockbox payments to the appropriate invoices. Prepared and submitted invoice adjustments. Prepared packages to be shipped via FedEx. Maintained a log of monthly outgoing invoices. Applied credit card payments to the appropriate orders. Conducted a monthly backup of the invoices. Prepared quarterly and end of year reconciliations of credit card account. Performed other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Tangoe

  Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Inventory Analyst

  Obtained, managed and maintained telecommunication information in order to build a proprietary internet-based inventory database of network services and associated infrastructure items. Used a multi-phased process to receive, interpret and present vendor provided information to clients. Received and/or ordered Customer Service Records (or its equivalent) from telecommunication vendors, and submitted inquiries on missing information. Uploaded inventory data through the use of Excel spreadsheet templates. Maintained master lists of vendor accounts. Updated information tables. Reviewed, and compiled, inventory data created by China analysts. Attended regularly scheduled training sessions. Performed other duties as assigned. Show less

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  61st Street Service Corp

  May 2015 - Feb 2016

  Accounts Receivable Representative

  Reduced accounts receivables by following up on unpaid claims with third party payers, patients or other responsible parties. Investigated assigned accounts to determine what additional steps must be taken for claims to be paid. Researched and responded to insurance requests. Addressed incoming correspondence and prepared correspondence to insurance companies, patients and/or guarantors, as necessary. Assisted with claim issues, including accounts that are delinquent, initiated appropriate action and maintained records. Contacted insurance companies and/or patient/guarantor through direct contact, letter, or other means of due diligence. Updated the online system with accurate and complete information. Checked status of claims using web-based and automated systems, as necessary. Attended regularly scheduled training sessions. Performed other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Columbia University Irving Medical Center

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2019

  Coding Specialist

  Review and resolve claims associated with coding discrepancies as it relates to pre-billing system edits and/or claims with outstanding balances. Reduce accounts receivables by reviewing claims rejected for coding. Investigate assigned accounts to determine what additional steps must be taken for claims to be resolved. Provide guidance and suggestions to clinical departments for pre-billing coding edits. Assist departments in developing effective Letters of Medical Necessity (LMN) and/or templates for appealing denials associated to complex procedures based on payer requirements and medical documentation. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of billing and collections including billing rules and regulations, collection practices, electronic billing processes, CMS 1500 Form requirements, diagnosis and procedure coding, and applicable county, state, and federal requirements. Assess clinical documentation supporting services. Research and respond to insurance coding requests. Assist with claim issues, including preparing coding appeals. Proactively elevate coding problems to clinical department and/or Clinical Revenue Office management. Maintain tracking reports when issues and trends have been identified. Maintain constant communication with the Unit Coordinator regarding productivity, possible concerns and suggestions on how the unit can increase efficiency. Attend regularly scheduled training sessions. Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Cliffside Park, NJ AAPC Local Chapter

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  • President

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Treasurer

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
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  University Physician Associates of New Jersey

  Nov 2019 - now

  Medical Coder

  Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise. Verify the patient pathology report for appropriate CPT and ICD-10 coding. Code and export Surgical Pathology charges. Data entry of Clinical Pathology charges. Ensure all charges are entered in a timely manner. Prepare QA reports for submission to Director of Pathology.