Laura Warren
New Straitsville,Ohio
Overview
1
1
Certificate
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Coder
In Record Time
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Reviews and evaluates Inpatient accounts using Epic
- Accurately assigns diagnosis codes, procedure codes, POA status using 3M 360
- Identifies query opportunities and works with CDI nursing staff to ensure accurate and specific documentation
Inpatient Coder
E4 Health
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and evaluates inpatient accounts using epic
- Accurately assigns diagnosis codes, procedure codes, POA status using 3M 350 CAC
- Clarified provider queries to strengthen documentation and support complete code assignment.
Inpatient Coding Specialist III
Mount Carmel Health Systems
Columbus, Ohio
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Reviewed and evaluated inpatient medical records in Cerner Powerchart and Epic to ensure accurate identification of diagnoses and procedures
- Assigned ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS codes using 3M 360 CAC, validated patient information in 3M HDM abstracting system, and wrote compliant queries to physicians for clarification of inadequate documentation Worked remotely and independently
- Reviewed medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for compliant billing.
- Validated documentation against coding guidelines to reduce claim errors and support reimbursement accuracy.
- Tracked coding discrepancies and corrected charge capture issues within revenue cycle workflows.
Cancer Registrar
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, Ohio
11.1996 - 08.2014
- Maintained Center monitoring system for cancer cases to support program and administrative planning, ensuring resource allocation aligns with American College of Surgeons standards
- Codes cancer diagnoses utilizing ICD-9CM and ICD-O coding
- Stages cases using TNM classification and staging system consistent with the Manual for Staging of Cancer (American Joint Committee on Cancer)
- Maintained Center monitoring system for all types of cancer diagnosed or treated for cancer program planning and for administrative planning to allocate resources in accordance with the American College of Surgeons standards
- Acted as a member on the Cancer Committee, monitoring all ACOS standards for compliance.
- Gathered and organized data for the Oncology Annual Report.
- Engaged in two Six Sigma projects as a yellow belt, focusing on reducing time from diagnostic mammogram to biopsy date and increasing prospective cancer cases presented at Tumor Board.
- Conducted systematic follow-up on over 4,000 registry cancer patients annually to ensure ongoing care and data accuracy
- Participates in community health fairs educating the public on health care statistics
- Assisted as a back-up Coding Technician during periods of high workload.
- Engaged in training for ICD-10 coding standards.
Project Specialist
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, Ohio
11.1996 - 07.2014
- Served as a resource for MIS staff, other departments, and physicians on JCAHO and HIPAA standards compliance
- Ensured medical information integrity through audits evaluating data quality and accuracy while tracking departmental statistics
- Conducted training sessions for Medical Information staff on departmental procedures and best practices., drafted, edited and reviewed section and/or departmental policies and procedures. Performed JCAHO Audits
- Assisted with Release of Information projects, court appearances, certifications and overall resource Release of Information staff.
Coding Technician
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, Ohio
11.1996 - 07.2014
- Coded, sequenced, and abstracted inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT coding within 3M coding system, facilitated accurate Center reimbursement and managed coding workflow queues in EMR.
- Communicated documentation discrepancies and coding questions to attending physician for clarification, collaborated with business office to ensure timely review of edits.
- Monitored tracking of accounts needing coding, reviewed coding denials from external auditors, and assisted in preparing appeals.
Lead Information Specialist
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, Ohio
11.1996 - 07.2014
- Reviewed workflows and processes for 2nd and 3rd shifts to enhance operational efficiency
- Ensured medical information integrity by identifying deficiencies and managing assembly, filing, and retrieval of patient records
- Supported physicians by ensuring accurate completion of medical information with medial information completion and performed various audits to maintain data quality and accuracy.
Education
Associates Degree in Health Information Management - Health Information Management
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OhioSkills
- Epic
- 3M HDM 360 System including CAC
- 3M HDM 360 CAC
- ICD-10-cM coding
- Medical record review
- HIPAA compliance
- Coding accuracy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Remote Access Solutions
Certification
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), 10/1998
Timeline
Inpatient Coder
In Record Time
02.2024 - Current
Inpatient Coder
E4 Health
08.2023 - 03.2024
Inpatient Coding Specialist III
Mount Carmel Health Systems
02.2014 - 08.2023
Cancer Registrar
Fairfield Medical Center
11.1996 - 08.2014
Project Specialist
Fairfield Medical Center
11.1996 - 07.2014
Coding Technician
Fairfield Medical Center
11.1996 - 07.2014
Lead Information Specialist
Fairfield Medical Center
11.1996 - 07.2014
Associates Degree in Health Information Management - Health Information Management
Hocking College