Lindsay Simek
Savage,MN
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Coding Manager
Park Nicollet
St Louis Park, MN
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinates with IT support teams to troubleshoot system issues, minimizing downtime and disruption to daily operations.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize the coding process, resulting in improved accuracy and quality.
- Resolves complex billing issues by conducting root cause analysis and working closely with stakeholders involved.
- Streamlines workflow processes for increased productivity and reduced turnaround time on projects.
- Mentors junior coders, enhancing their skills and knowledge through targeted coaching and guidance.
- Manages a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining strict adherence to budget constraints.
- Conducts thorough audits of coding practices, identifying opportunities for optimization and streamlining processes.
- Participates in hiring and training coding team.
- Facilitates communication between coders, billers, clinicians, and administrative staff for seamless information exchange across departments.
- Designs and introduces leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Professional Coding Supervisor
Park Nicollet
Saint Louis Park, MN
01.2011 - 06.2023
- Coordinated research for complex professional coding scenarios and develop work standards for coding staff to ensure compliant and consistent coding
- Actively participated with enterprise coding and integrity committees to help ensure accurate and consistent interpretation of regulations and guidelines
- Monitored coder accuracy and adherence to quality standards
- Monitored unbilled accounts and takes appropriate action to meet accounts receivable goals
- Monitored claim rejections and systematically assesses specific types of denials related to coding and documentation issues
- Stayed informed about trends in denials, specific payer guidelines and standards
- Supported continuous process improvement to ensure coding business processes operate effectively
- Provided professional coding technical support to Park Nicollet clinicians, clinical medical departments, and various other organizational staff
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing coder concerns promptly and effectively while fostering open lines of communication among team members.
Senior Coding and Revenue Capture Analyst
Park Nicollet
Saint Louis Park, MN
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Analyzed data to identify issues and track denial trends, in order to efficiently create suggestions for denial reduction
- Provided assistance to departments in reducing high volume and/or high dollar provider coding denials
- Created and distributed denials data
- Communicated and collaborated with third-party payers to further investigate denied claims and to find resolution in order to optimize revenue opportunities
- Provided direction and support to coders and billers in resolving assigned denials
Professional Coding Specialist
Park Nicollet
Saint Louis Park, MN
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Abstracted medical records and assigned proper codes to physician visits, radiology procedures, and laboratory testing while exceeding productivity goals
- Provided technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues and errors
- Assisted revenue analyst in identifying trends in denials, while educating staff on steps to take to avoid payer denials
- Prepared reports and charts for review by management and/or professional evaluation committee
- Reviewed bulletins, newsletters and periodicals and attended workshops and conferences in order to stay on top of current issues, trends, and changes in laws
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rasmussen College
Eden Prairie, MN09.2007
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving Abilities
- Data Analysis
- Strong Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Understanding of Payer Policies
Certification
- CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - Based
Timeline
Professional Coding Manager
Park Nicollet
06.2023 - Current
Professional Coding Supervisor
Park Nicollet
01.2011 - 06.2023
Senior Coding and Revenue Capture Analyst
Park Nicollet
01.2010 - 01.2011
Professional Coding Specialist
Park Nicollet
07.2007 - 01.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Rasmussen College