ELIZABETH MARTINEZ
Parallon Healthcare-HCA
LAS VEGAS,NV
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Language
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Certification
28
years of professional experience
Highly accomplished Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) with over 30 years in Health Information Management and extensive expertise in inpatient and outpatient coding. Proven track record in ICD-10, CPT with ability to improve coding accuracy and ensure regulatory compliance as well as optimizing reimbursement. Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail and collaborations with physicians, CDI teams and healthcare leadership.
Work History
Coder III
14 Years 4 Months- Achieved precise coding for specialized inpatient rehabilitation facilities, enhancing accuracy of IRF-PAI and UB-04 submissions.
- Facilitated reporting audits through effective data abstraction and coordination of IRF-PAI completion with PPS facility coordinators.
- Executed identification and verification of assigned Impairment Groups Codes (IGCs) including Rehabilitation Impairment Categories (RICs) and etiological diagnoses.
- Facilitated physician query assignments to enhance specificity and accuracy in medical documentation.
- Monitor changes in law, regulations, rules and code assignment that impact documentation and reimbursement.
- HIM coding prebill account reviews. Validation of DRGs, diagnosis and procedure code assignments, appropriateness of physician query assignments, discharge depositions and dates of hospitalization.
Coder III
11 Years 9 Months- Utilized coding expertise to accurately select and assign diagnostic and procedure codes for patient records, ensuring compliance and quality care in a 834-bed Level II trauma facility.
- Applied ICD-9, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding methodologies for both inpatient and outpatient records, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Conducted focused and random audits to maintain adherence to accuracy standards and optimize reimbursement practices.
Health Information Technology Program Instructor
1 Year 7 Months- Delivered comprehensive instruction on essential coding and indexing skills for patient care data utilizing standard classification systems.
- Delivered comprehensive instruction across all subjects within medical coding curriculum.
- Developed comprehensive syllabi for each course, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and formatting guidelines.
- Ensured adherence to syllabus requirements and achieved specified competencies for each course.
Coding Supervisor
8 Months- Coordinated daily activities and task assignments in coding department to ensure timely project delivery.
- Executed coding and billing audits to uphold compliance with federal regulations.
- Oversaw hiring processes, training initiatives, and performance evaluation systems.
- Coordinated efforts with finance departments to streamline the management of unbilled reports.
- Ensured compliance by maintaining, monitoring, and interpreting organizational policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Skills
ICD coding
CPT coding
Analytical problem solving
Physician Queries
Compliance Auditing
Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology for HIT
Navigation of EHR
MediTech
3M Codefinder CAC
EPIC
Attention to detail and strong analytical problem solving in medical record reviews
Coding education and training
Certification
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
- CCS - Certified Coding Specialist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Coder III
Parallon Healthcare-HCA
05.2012 - 09.2026Read More
Coder III
Sunrise Hospital- HCA
08.2000 - 05.2012Read More
Coding Supervisor
Columbia Medical Center
04.1999 - 12.1999Read More
Health Information Technology Program Instructor
El Paso Community College
01.1999 - 08.2000Read More
El Paso Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Health Information Technology
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