Brooke DeBolt
Midland,MI
Summary
Experienced Coder with over 18 years in inpatient coding, including 14 years at a Level 1 trauma, teaching, and transplant facility. Demonstrates expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and Coding Clinic Guidelines, along with strong knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy. Skilled in DRG Quality Auditing with extensive use of EPIC and 3M encoder systems. Holds Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification from AHIMA.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Quality Coding Educator
Henry Ford Health System
Troy, MI
10.2022 - Current
- Auditing DRG, diagnostic and procedural coding accuracy
- Serves as an educational resource for inpatient coding staff relating to coding and documentation
- Works closely with CDI staff and Physicians to continually improve documentation
- Writes appeals for external payer audits/denials
Inpatient Complex Trauma Coder
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
07.2010 - 10.2022
- Coding, assigning DRG's and abstracting of all Inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
- Communicate with CDI staff and Physicians to maintain quality documentation
Remote Coder
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
Clearwater, FL
07.2008 - 07.2010
- ICD-9 Coding, assigning DRG's and abstracting of all Inpatient records
Record Information Specialist
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Mount Pleasant, MI
10.2006 - 07.2010
- ICD-9 and CPT Coding and Abstracting of Ambulatory Surgery records, Emergency Department records, Urgent Care records, Non-Stress Test records and Pap Smears
- Ensure that each chart is charged correctly, including drug charges and administration fees
- Communicate with other departments regarding coding and reimbursement issues
Billing & Accounts Receivable Assistant
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
Saginaw, MI
03.2005 - 10.2006
- Processing all primary and secondary claims for reimbursement, posting payments from third party payers, reconciling accounts, verifying correct coding, notifying directors of code changes, entering new codes into the system, and training front desk staff in third party payer reimbursement
- Represents the Finance Department on the Evidence Based Practices Team and the Electronic Data Integrity Team
Patient Accounting Clerk, Patient Accounting Department
MidMichigan Medical Center
Midland, MI
10.2000 - 03.2005
- Processing all primary and secondary Medicaid claims for Midland, Clare and Gladwin facilities
- Verifying Inpatient eligibility, processing rejected claims for correction, posting payments
- Complete follow up with all accounts by contacting Medicaid and other Third Party Payers for reimbursement
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Records Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2005
High School -
Bullock Creek High School
Midland, MI01.1998
Skills
- ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS
- Anatomy
- Pathophysiology
- Epic
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Records
- Payer Audit Denials
Certification
RHIT
Timeline
Inpatient Quality Coding Educator
Henry Ford Health System
10.2022 - Current
Inpatient Complex Trauma Coder
Henry Ford Health System
07.2010 - 10.2022
Remote Coder
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
07.2008 - 07.2010
Record Information Specialist
Central Michigan Community Hospital
10.2006 - 07.2010
Billing & Accounts Receivable Assistant
Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority
03.2005 - 10.2006
Patient Accounting Clerk, Patient Accounting Department
MidMichigan Medical Center
10.2000 - 03.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Records Technology
Ferris State University
High School -
Bullock Creek High School