Kelly Sullivan
Sullivan,IL
Summary
Competent, committed, motivated, self-disciplined RHIA (Registered Health Information Management Administrator) with 20+ years experience in the medical coding field providing excellent coding accuracy and high productivity. Dependable managerial skills with successful track record as Assistant Health Information Management Director in hospital environment. Strong time management and communication abilities. Member AHIMA - 1991 to present.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Coder III
HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System)
Decatur, IL
01.2003 - Current
- Review inpatient records and interpret documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guard against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflects services provided.
- Interacts with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviews, analyzes and manages coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in inpatient medical records.
- Resourcefully use various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders (i.e. Optum; Epic).
Health Information Consultant
Self Employed
Sullivan, IL
08.2005 - 03.2010
- Monitored accuracy and completeness of medical records and health information.
- Long-term care facility consulting services (set forth by the State of Illinois and as outlined and required in JACHO Standards).
- Performed quarterly consultation within the scope of medical record science and health information management principles.
Assistant Director, Health Information Management
St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
10.1997 - 12.1999
- Assisted in developing and maintaining medical record systems.
- Assisted in developing strategies and policies that the medical record department used to ensure accuracy and security of health care data about patients.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices within the Medical Records Department.
- Performed annual employee evaluations and reviews.
DRG Coordinator
CIMRO (Central Il Medical Review Organization)
Champaign, IL
12.1993 - 10.1997
- Reviewed coding and abstracting of state-wide hospital medical records for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed quarterly, in person, teaching seminars to CIMRO employees throughout Illinois and Missouri.
- Performed annual, in person, state-wide seminars on new CIMRO updates/changes.
Medical Coder/Abstractor
St. Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
01.1991 - 12.1993
- Reviewed inpatient and outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient and inpatient medical records.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois05.1991
Skills
- ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS experience
- Proficient in Optum software applications
- Proficient in Epic software applications
- Patient Medical Records Maintenance
- Proficient in public speaking
- Proficient in billing/charging
Certification
RHIA (Registered Health Information Management Administrator)
Professional piano accompanist
Professional piano accompanist for soloists, church services, weddings, and show choir groups.
Timeline
Health Information Consultant
Self Employed
08.2005 - 03.2010
Medical Coder III
HSHS (Hospital Sisters Health System)
01.2003 - Current
Assistant Director, Health Information Management
St. Mary's Hospital
10.1997 - 12.1999
DRG Coordinator
CIMRO (Central Il Medical Review Organization)
12.1993 - 10.1997
Medical Coder/Abstractor
St. Mary's Hospital
01.1991 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Illinois State University
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