Joyce Fulcher
Mount Jackson
Summary
Knowledgeable Medical Coder with solid foundation in medical coding practices and history of optimizing patient record accuracy. Proven track record of consistently maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing data integrity. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing medical records and utilizing coding software to improve workflow efficiency and support clinical staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Record Coder II
INOVA Health System
12.2013 - 11.2025
- Reviewed and coded medical records for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and improve coding practices.
- Maintained high-quality coding performance by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity benchmarks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in team meetings and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Enhanced interdepartmental communication by collaborating with healthcare providers to clarify documentation discrepancies.
Medical Coder
Valley Health
08.2008 - 12.2013
- Analyzed medical records for accurate code assignment and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy.
- Analyzed medical documentation to ensure accurate coding for outpatient services.
- Reviewed and resolved coding discrepancies to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Trained new coders on coding guidelines and software systems to enhance team efficiency.
- Time management skills were utilized effectively to balance competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Contributed to the growth of the organization by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation of patient diagnoses and treatments.
Education
Certificate - Health Information Management
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VAHigh School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School
Quicksburg, Va06-1990
Skills
- Medical coding
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation review
- Coding accuracy
- Quality assurance
- Interdepartmental communication
- Productivity benchmarks
- Diagnostic coding
- Problem resolution
- Outpatient services coding
- Time management
- Compliance standards
- Software systems proficiency
- Workflow optimization
- HCPCS coding
- HIPAA compliance
- Procedural coding
- Anatomy
- Medical billing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Medical coding certification
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Record Coder II
INOVA Health System
12.2013 - 11.2025
Medical Coder
Valley Health
08.2008 - 12.2013
Certificate - Health Information Management
Lord Fairfax Community College
High School Diploma -
Stonewall Jackson High School