Jennifer Stiles-Tarum, CPC
Missoula,MT
Summary
Highly driven Senior Manager of Coding Operations with over 30 years in the Medical Coding Industry. Strong leadership skills, demonstrating a passion in providing quality work with quick turnaround. Would love to complete my career life out in a job I am excited to go to each day where I can continue to succeed in client satisfaction, exceeding expectations of myself and team, delivering high quality results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager Coding Operations
CorroHealth
07.2007 - Current
- Senior Manager of Coding Operations since 2018, managing coding for 19 clients, 207 facilities Global, Domestic and SaaS clients, along with implementing AI technology to several for these sites. Oversee an average daily volume 12,452 encounters. Responsible for ensuring quality and productivity. Direct Manager to 35 domestic staff. Work closely with multiple Global counterparts.
- Responsible for monitoring contract renewals, weekly/monthly meetings with clients, conducting reporting and monitoring of Level of Service Distributions, ROI, Quarterly Business Reviews
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Was hired by CorroHealth in 2007 as a contract coder. Advanced within the organziation and assumed multiple leadership positions throughout my 17 year career.
Medical Coder
St. Patrick Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2009
- As a Physician billing coder, I was responsible coding Pro-Fee (ICD 9 and CPT) for multiple specialties ranging from Clinic and Specialty coding (Pain Management, Wound Care, Bariatric, Internal Med). Worked closely with RCM Control Specialist and Chargemaster. Responsible for denial management as well as provided coding education with staff and providers on medical coding updates and reimbursement.
Charge Poster/Coder
Parkside Community Family Care
03.2006 - 09.2007
- Originally hired as receptionist, and was promoted to Medical Coder and Charge poster in 10/07. Responsible for coding for two Physicians and two NPs specializing in Internal Med. Charge posting and payment posting was an additional responsibility as well as financial counseling. Provided coding education regarding documentation deficiency and coding updates with Medical staff.
Financial Representative
Revenue Cycle Plus
12.2001 - 05.2005
- Specialized in Self Pay accounts, counseling on financial plans most suitable for the patients' needs. Responsible for pre-collection on Inpatient elective procedures and processing the facility's Charity applications.
Front Office Coordinator
Family Practice Missoula
08.1997 - 12.2001
- Originally hired as receptionist but promoted to Front Office Coordinator overseeing reception/scheduling for a 6 physician practice while attending University of Montana full time
Collection Specialist
Treasure Valley Dermatology
10.1992 - 04.1997
- Collection Specialist for 3 locations. Assisted with CPT and ICD 9 coding of visits
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2001
Skills
- 30 years in the Medical Coding Industry
- Strong leadership, project management and communication skills In Leadership role for over 9 years
- Excellent analytical and data mining skills
- CPC certified since 2007
- Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, regulations and compliance
- Experience in multiple EMR platforms
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder, September 2007, AAPC
Timeline
Medical Coder
St. Patrick Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2009
Senior Manager Coding Operations
CorroHealth
07.2007 - Current
Charge Poster/Coder
Parkside Community Family Care
03.2006 - 09.2007
Financial Representative
Revenue Cycle Plus
12.2001 - 05.2005
Front Office Coordinator
Family Practice Missoula
08.1997 - 12.2001
Collection Specialist
Treasure Valley Dermatology
10.1992 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
The University of Montana
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