Kathy Babbs-VanBuskirk
Spencer,IN
Summary
Experienced Clinical Documentation Specialist with background in healthcare settings. Demonstrated mastery of medical terminology, coding fundamentals, and compliance requirements. Strengths include critical thinking, process improvement strategies and strong interpersonal communication skills. Previous roles involved enhancing clinical documentation processes for accuracy, leading to improved quality of patient care and streamlined operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Franciscan Alliance
Spencer, IN
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge of ICD-10 coding requirements, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, DRG assignment criteria and CMS regulations.
- Provided education to healthcare professionals on proper utilization of ICD-10 codes and other relevant coding guidelines.
- Identified discrepancies in documentation with providers and resolved inconsistencies in a timely manner.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness of clinical documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
Gary, IN05-1992
Skills
- Report creation
- Clinical documentation oversight
- Process Improvements
- Documentation compliance
- Exemplary communication skills
- Healthcare staff interaction
- Proficient in [Software]
- Skilled in [Software]
- Medical Terminology
- Documentation improvement
- EMR Updating
- Information Protection
- Strong attention to detail
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Organizational abilities
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Documentation Management
- Problem-solving capabilities
Affiliations
- Reining Horse Training and Showing
Accomplishments
- Franciscan Alliance Employee of the Month
- Chest Pain Center Coordinator - achieved and maintained Accreditation for 2 Cycles
- Currently preparing for obtaining CDS Certification
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Franciscan Alliance
11.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
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