Katrina A. Gunter
Lawton,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in coding practices, process optimization, and data analysis. Excels in identifying and solving complex issues, coding denials, billing and coding edits. Thriving in challenging environments that demand precision and innovation. Ideal candidate for role of Coding Supervisor, Outpatient Edits Coding Specialist and/or Outpatient Claim Analyst, focusing on analytical problem-solving and advanced coding techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Supervisor
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervising all clinical coders and processes, assisting in everyday coding functions as needed
- Reviewed medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to documentation, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, modifiers.
- Collaborated with physicians to resolve queries related to clinical documentation improvement activities.
- Managed a team of coders by providing support, coaching and feedback on a regular basis.
- Facilitated communication between coders and other departments regarding coding questions or issues.
- Helped review insurance denials related to diagnosis issue.
Part-time Emergency Coding Specialist
GEBBS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Assigning all coding dx and procedural codes for ED encounters
- Reviewing medical records for data extraction
- Sequencing all diagnosis and procedures appropriately
- Abstracting all hospital statistical data and reporting requirements
- Utilizing all coding resources to ensure coding compliances are met
- Acquired MRA, LLC
OP Coding Lead promoted to Coding Supervisor
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Overseeing all clinical coders and processes, assisting in everyday coding functions as needed
Outpatient Coder - Promoted to Coding Lead
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Coded outpatient accounts that included, but not limited to ED, HVC, mammogram, labs and x-rays, Ambulance, Obstetrics, and L&D services
- Promoted to Outpatient Coding lead in 2018
LCHC Coder
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Auditing all clinic claims for ICD-10 and E&M levels for accuracy
- Coding and billing all inpatient hospital visits and procedures
- Working coding denials
- Working insurance denials
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Cameron University
06.1993
Associate's Degree - Health Information Technology
San Juan Community College
05.2022
Skills
- Medical coding and abstracting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Detail Oriented
- Professionalism
- Strong Leadership
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Impeccable work ethic
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Certification
- Certified Coding Specialist – Physicians (CCS-P), AHIMA, 2007
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AHIMA, 2021
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), AHIMA, 2022
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), AHIMA, 2023
Timeline
Coding Supervisor
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 01.2025
Part-time Emergency Coding Specialist
GEBBS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
01.2022 - 05.2025
OP Coding Lead promoted to Coding Supervisor
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 09.2022
Outpatient Coder - Promoted to Coding Lead
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2016 - 02.2019
LCHC Coder
COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 06.2016
Associate's Degree - Health Information Technology
San Juan Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Cameron University
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