Casey Deacon CPC, CRC, M.S

Experience

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  Diligent Billing and Management LLC

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

  Medical Coder
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  Carolinas HealthCare System

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  Medical Coder 1

  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to assign ICD-10 CM codes to the highest specificity ensuring that diagnostic codes and documentation accurately reflect and support the visit encounter.• Interpret and applied regulatory guidelines to coding and reimbursement decisions.

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  Tryon Medical Partners

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Consistently perform audits to ensure 100+ health care providers and 12+ medical coders are following best billing guidelines; as well as to catch potential system challenges that could hinder potential revenue. • Performs quality review on all coders, providing feedback and education on areas identified as opportunities of improvement• Evaluate potential solutions, develop presentation materials, and assist in the implementation of recommended improvements.• Monitors and manages RCM employee performance against established performance metrics Show less • Duties include medical coding, communicating with physicians, patients, and insurance representatives consistently throughout the day. • Creating HCC workflow, distributing information, and auditing performance to ensure positive results• Provide education through group and individual presentations on clinical documentation practices as identified through the review process• Research insurance guidelines to ensure correct billing occurs. Update management and physicians of findings through presentations and newsletters. Show less

  • Data Collector

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Healthcare Analyst

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Physician and Billing Education Liaison and Auditor

    Dec 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Certified Procedural Coder

    Dec 2018 - Apr 2022
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  Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. (CEENTA)

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  Business/Epic Ambulatory Analyst

  Led technical and analytical initiatives for the Finance Department, driving key financial projects and reporting efforts. Managed and analyzed health information data, ensured compliance with regulations, and optimized health information systems. Utilized SQL for detailed reporting and supported Epic clinical applications by analyzing, designing, and maintaining systems. Ensured data integrity in the EMR through proactive issue resolution and monthly reporting. Acted as a liaison between end users and Epic implementation staff, guiding workflow design and addressing technical issues. Show less

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  Health Services Advisory Group, Inc. (HSAG)

  Oct 2023 - now

  Auditor

  Contributed to healthcare performance measurement projects at HSAG, handling audits, data validation, and reporting. Managed project tasks, coordinated with staff and clients, developed work plans, and ensured timely completion of deliverables. Conducted research, validated results, and supported report development while maintaining project files and quality control. Represented HSAG professionally and supported process improvements and project management.