Barbara Kester
Katy,Tx
Summary
Experienced in various inpatient coding specialties, such as neurology, oncology, trauma, ICU, cardiac, interventional radiology, orthopedic, pediatric, neonatal, and maternal care. Proficient in DRG assignment and knowledgeable in multiple software applications. A coding professional with a proven track record in medical coding and records management. Recognized for enhancing coding accuracy and optimizing processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Committed to teamwork and adaptability, utilizing strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks undertaken.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Associate II
R1 RCM
07.2024 - Current
- Inpatient Coding/DRG assignment
- Abstracting patient data
- Constructing Queries
- Communicating with the CDI team
- Consistently achieving >95% accuracy rate and
required productivity rate
- Knowledge of Software applications (Citrix, Epic, 3M 360 Encoder, CAC, Windows, Meditech, Powerpoint, Softmed, CDE 1)
- Consistently meeting backlog goal weekly
- Combining accounts (CMS 72 hour rule)
Senior Coder
Providence Medical Centers
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: /Revenue Cycle
- Inpatient Coding/DRG assignment
- Abstracting patient data
- Constructing Queries
- Communication with the CDI team
- Consistently achieving >95% accuracy rate and required productivity rate
- Knowledge of Software applications (Citrix, Epic,3M Encoder, CAC, Windows, Meditech, Powerpoint, Softmed, CDE1)
- Consistently meeting backlog goal weekly
- Combining accounts (CMS 72 hour rule)
Inpatient Coder for Southern California Division
Managed Resources Inc. ASAP Staffing
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Same as job descriptions listed above
Education
Associate of Science - General Health Science
Cypress College
Cypress, CA06.1996
High School Diploma -
Millikan High School
Long Beach, CA06.1981
Skills
- Adaptability to change
- Detail-oriented
- Logical reasoning
- Enjoy helping other coders with coding questions
Certification
RHIT, CCS
Timeline
Coding Associate II
R1 RCM
07.2024 - Current
Senior Coder
Providence Medical Centers
01.2011 - 01.2024
Inpatient Coder for Southern California Division
Managed Resources Inc. ASAP Staffing
01.2001 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - General Health Science
Cypress College
High School Diploma -
Millikan High School
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