Katara Britton
Crandall,United States
Summary
Dynamic medical coding professional with over five years of experience in healthcare billing and compliance. Recognized for delivering precise coding and documentation while optimizing reimbursement and adhering to regulatory standards. Expertise includes mentoring teams, refining coding processes, and a strong command of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and electronic health records. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and providing robust support to clinical staff, with a focus on leveraging skills in a managerial capacity. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments that drive excellence in coding practices and compliance, complemented by extensive experience in coding supervision, quality assurance, and team leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coding Supervisor
Texas Health Resources
Dallas, Texas, USA
12.2024 - Current
- Monitor and enforce compliance with CMS, NCCI, and organizational policies to support revenue integrity and billing compliance.
- Partner with providers, clinical teams, and administrative departments to clarify documentation standards and improve billing workflows and operational efficiency.
- Monitor coding quality audits and implemented corrective actions to achieve a 95% coding accuracy rate.
- Manage workload distribution and resource allocation to meet departmental deadlines and organizational goals.
- Conduct regular training sessions and performance evaluations to enhance coder proficiency and maintain regulatory compliance.
Coder Abstractor
Munson Healthcare
Remote
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed coding for professional fee services, ensuring accurate billing and compliance.
- Reviewed medical records to identify documentation and improve coding accuracy.
- Implemented quality controls, accuracy checks, and audits for surgical cases.
- Collaborated with providers to ensure optimal information for optimal reimbursement.
Medical Coding Supervisor
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
Dallas, Texas, USA
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Ensured compliance with CMS, NCCI, and organizational policies to support revenue integrity and billing compliance.
- Led a team of medical coders to ensure accurate coding and abstraction of patient records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Trained and mentored new coding staff, enhancing team productivity and knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented coding quality assurance protocols that improved coding accuracy by 15% within one year.
- Managed coding audits and prepared detailed reports to support internal and external compliance reviews.
Medical Coding Specialist
Heartland Health Services
Peoria, USA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Reviewed clinical documentation and encounter data to support accurate billing, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensured accuracy and integrity of patient demographics and encounter data to support revenue cycle workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding, regulatory, and industry standards to support audit readiness and best practices.
Patient Access Representative
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Peoria, USA
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Guided patients through financial assistance processes while ensuring.
- Handled high-volume inbound calls to assist patients with appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and general inquiries, maintaining professionalism and empathy at all times.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to verify coverage, ensuring timely access to necessary services.
- Trained new staff on patient access procedures, scheduling software, and customer service techniques to improve team performance.
Education
Nursing -
Arizona College of Nursing
Dallas, TX, USA03-2026
Associate's Degree - Coding and Revenue Cycle Management
The College of Health Care Professions
Dallas, TX10-2024
Certified Professional Coder - CPC
Midwest Technical Institute
East Peoria, IL03-2015
Nurse's Aide Certificate - undefined
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL12-2012
Skills
- Healthcare Compliance
- Team Leadership And Mentoring
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Quality Assurance Auditing
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Timeline
Medical Coding Supervisor
Texas Health Resources
12.2024 - Current
Coder Abstractor
Munson Healthcare
08.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Coding Supervisor
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
11.2019 - 04.2023
Medical Coding Specialist
Heartland Health Services
08.2016 - 06.2017
Patient Access Representative
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
10.2015 - 08.2016
Certified Professional Coder - CPC
Midwest Technical Institute
Nurse's Aide Certificate - undefined
Illinois Central College
Nursing -
Arizona College of Nursing
Associate's Degree - Coding and Revenue Cycle Management
The College of Health Care Professions
Honors & Awards
Dean's List Honors: Achieved and maintained a 4.0 GPA.