Barbara Fowlks
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Professional Coding Specialist with deep experience in medical coding and compliance. Skilled in 3M coding systems, auditing, clinical documentation improvement. and regulatory guidelines.
Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while optimizing workflow efficiency across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal results. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in fast-paced coding/auditing environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Coding Specialist II
R1RCM
01.2012 - 04.2025
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Collaborated with billing team to reduce claim denials and improve revenue collection rates.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by collaborating closely with other departments, such as medical records, clinical staff, and CDI personnel.
- Ensured timely completion of all coding projects by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Resourcefully used various coding resources ie, 3M encompass, 3M coding software, Epic hyperspace procedure manuals, and on-line encoders ie 3M encoder as well as #M encompass auditing system.
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Covenant Medical Systems
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Expedited accurate clinical documentation completion by promptly responding to queries from healthcare providers and support staff, offering timely guidance and support.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Reduced risk exposure by promptly addressing any identified discrepancies or inconsistencies within patient records.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities while maintaining strict adherence to established deadlines, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional clinical documentation services.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices in clinical documentation, streamlining processes and reducing errors.
- ,Managed electronic clinical documentation and uploaded changes or updates using 3M coding software and Meditech EMR.
- Contributed to revenue optimization by identifying opportunities for appropriate clinical documentation improvement.
- Participated in continuous education programs, staying up to date on industry trends and best practices in clinical documentation management.
- Improved clinical documentation quality by conducting thorough reviews and providing feedback to healthcare providers.
- Queried physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
Health Information Coding Auditor
Laguna Medical Systems
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Developed and maintained productive relationships with clients, facilitating smooth audit processes and engagements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
South Plains College
Levelland, TX12-1991
Skills
- Clinical documentation improvement
- Expertise in ICD-10
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Electronic health records
Certification
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
Languages
English
Timeline
Senior Coding Specialist II
R1RCM
01.2012 - 04.2025
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Covenant Medical Systems
01.2009 - 01.2012
Health Information Coding Auditor
Laguna Medical Systems
01.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Lubbock Christian University
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
South Plains College
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