Kristie Foley, RHIA, CCS

• Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
• Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
• Communicated with insurance companies to research and resolved coding discrepancies.
• Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
• Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
• Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
• Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
• Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
• Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.

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• Traveled to multiple medical facilities and interacted with staff to provide expert coding services in both inpatient and outpatient settings

• Promoted from Coder to Supervisor in May 1997
• Performed quality reviews and evaluated personnel
• Submitted a variety of reports to the Director of Medical Record Services
• Hired and trained personnel
• Held monthly unit meetings
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

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