Darcy Bader
Bloomer,WI
Summary
Dynamic Inpatient Coder with proven expertise at Optum, enhancing productivity through process improvements and collaboration. Skilled in ICD-10-CM coding and HIPAA compliance, I effectively monitor regulatory changes to ensure adherence. A self-motivated professional dedicated to maintaining accuracy while fostering teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Coder
Optum
06.2024 - Current
- Played a key role in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity within the coding department without sacrificing accuracy or compliance standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes by collaborating with other coders, physicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure accurate documentation.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
- Completed specialty training in spine and cardiovascular coding.
Caregiver
IRIS Consulting Agency
05.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Providing personal cares
- Assistance with meal planning
- Medication and money management training
Inpatient Coder
Allina Health
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines through continuous education on updates to ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and Coding Clinic guidance.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Management
WITC
Rice Lake, WI05-2019
Skills
- ICD-10-CM coding
- ICD-10-PCS coding
- HIPAA compliance
- Data Entry
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Independent Worker
Licenses and Professional Organizations
Registered Health Information Technician
Member of the American Health Information Management Association since 2018
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant (Expired)
Special Education Paraprofessional (Expired)
Timeline
Inpatient Coder
Optum
06.2024 - Current
Inpatient Coder
Allina Health
03.2023 - 06.2024
Caregiver
IRIS Consulting Agency
05.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Information Management
WITC
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