Kelly Richardson
Flushing,MI
Summary
Results-oriented Coding Professional experienced in production coding and coding audits. Delivered impactful solutions through strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach. Committed to advancing organizational goals with adaptability and creativity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CDI OP Auditor
HCA/Parallon
10.2023 - 06.2026
- Analyze OP same day surgery, ER, IR and OBS charts for accuracy. Analyzed all ICD-10-CM codes, CPT and HCPCS codes for accuracy based on physician documentation and coding guidelines. Maintained a 95% or above production rate and accuracy rate.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Same Day Surgery Coder and Diagnostic Observation Coder
HCCS
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Analyze charts for appropriate documentation and assign correct ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT codes to OP surgery charts. I Query physicians when necessary so I can obtain the necessary information to complete the chart correctly. Maintain over 100% production rate and above 95% accuracy on all audits. I currently code OP surgery (G1, GYN,ORTHO, IR, and OB.
- Maintained high coding standards by adhering to industry best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Outpatient Surgery Coder/OB MFM Coder
Hurley Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Analyze charts for appropriate documentation and assign correct ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT codes to OP surgery charts. I Query physicians when necessary so I can obtain the necessary information to complete the chart correctly. Maintain over 100% production rate and above 95% accuracy on all audits. I currently code OP surgery (G1, GYN,ORTHO and AMB surgeries. I also code OB SVC charts for Hurley's OB triage and Maternal Fetal Medicine.
- Joined AHIMA, MHIMA, and SEHIMA to enhance professional knowledge and network.
- Analyzed medical coding data for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper documentation and coding practices.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed and coded medical records for accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education
RHIT Certification -
06-2018
Associates degree - Health Information Technology
Baker College
Flint, MI05-2018
Skills
- EPIC, Meditech, Meditech Expanse, Cerner, Citrus Cerner, MPF and HPF, 3M 360, Microsoft, Google, Excel
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Audit reporting
- Decision-making
Timeline
CDI OP Auditor
HCA/Parallon
10.2023 - 06.2026
Same Day Surgery Coder and Diagnostic Observation Coder
HCCS
01.2022 - 06.2023
Outpatient Surgery Coder/OB MFM Coder
Hurley Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2022
Associates degree - Health Information Technology
Baker College