Melissa Harkins Sparks

Evaluate and implement charge requests with appropriate CPT/HCPS codes, revenue codes, and pricing, ensuring alignment with clinical services and coding/billing guidelines.

Conducts charge capture audits: Review and analyze patient records,billing data, and financial statements to ensure charge and coding compliance.

Identify discrepancies or errors and place on excel spreadsheet for management and CFO review

• Conducted thorough audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Evaluated financial records for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and correcting account in regards to coding and billing guidelines.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of risk and implement charge corrections based on coding/billing guidelines.

• Analyzed healthcare data to identify trends and support decision-making processes.
• Mentored Medcare billers and providing guidance on best practices and analytical methods.
• Educated staff on Medicare billing guidelines to help employees improve production of claims.
• Reviewed claim edits for billing and coding guidelines and made appropriate changes.
• Reported Medicare payments daily to management.

• Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum on medical billing and coding standards.
• Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
• Implemented updated coding guidelines and compliance regulations to ensure accuracy in instruction.
• Mentored students in practical applications of coding software and billing procedures.
• Facilitated learning by integrating hands-on activities that reinforced fundamental principles of medical billing and coding processes.
• Led dynamic group discussions on complex medical billing topics, fostering critical thinking skills among students.
• Delivered comprehensive instruction on medical billing and coding practices, resulting in increased student proficiency.
• Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to address areas of weakness or confusion.
• Improved student understanding of medical billing and coding concepts by incorporating engaging, real-world examples into lesson plans.
• Worked closely with academic advisors to track student progress and identify any necessary interventions or accommodations.
• Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
• Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.