Open To Work
Lisa Laudenbach
Racine,WI
Work Preference
Summary
HCC CDI and MRR coding specialist with 13+ years of experience in medical coding and documentation. Proven expertise in audit compliance and healthcare collaboration, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in electronic health records. Committed to improving patient care through meticulous coding practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HCC CDI and MRR Coding Specialist
UST HEALTHPROOF/HEALTH EDGE
Aliso Viejo, California
09.2012 - 06.2026
- Reviewed medical coding to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards, enhancing overall coding quality.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to clarify coding guidelines and procedures.
- Analyzed patient records to assign appropriate ICD and CPT codes.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to manage coding workflows efficiently.
- Conducted audits of coded data, ensuring quality control and adherence to regulations, contributing to reliable reporting.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding regulations and practices.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with adherence to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Identified and analyzed coding errors, reporting findings to support accurate documentation and enhance coding integrity.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
- Read through patient health data, histories, physician diagnoses and treatments to gain understanding for coding purposes.
- Maintained high accuracy rate on daily production of completed reviews.
- Assigned additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
- Kept abreast of updates and changes in coding guidelines and reporting requirements.
- Analyzed patient charts and records to extract relevant coding information.
- Updated coding skills and knowledge through continuous education and training.
- Built strong working relationships with colleagues and management to promote a positive work environment.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
HCC Coder
Optum
Nashville, TN
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Reviewed and coded medical records for accurate documentation compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure coding accuracy and completeness.
- Utilized coding software to assign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes.
- Streamlined coding processes to enhance workflow efficiency within teams.
- Verified that all necessary information is accurately documented in the patient's record prior to assigning a code.
Physician Coder
Ebix
Greendale, WI
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness in alignment with CMS guidelines.
- Reviewed medical records ensuring coding compliance and adherence to documentation standards.
- Assigned codes to diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-10-CM and PCS coding system.
- Educated staff on coding guidelines and updates, enhancing adherence to best practices.
- Provided training and mentoring support for new coders within the organization.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care professionals regarding coding issues.
- Monitored changes in coding systems such as ICD-10 CM and PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II and III.
Education
CPC Certification With AAPC - Professional Medical Coding
Bryant & Stratton College
Milwaukee05-2005
High School Diploma -
William Horlick High School
Racine05-1984
Skills
- ICD and CPT coding
- Risk adjustment
- Audit compliance
- Medical documentation
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare collaboration
Timeline
HCC CDI and MRR Coding Specialist
UST HEALTHPROOF/HEALTH EDGE
09.2012 - 06.2026
HCC Coder
Optum
09.2010 - 09.2012
Physician Coder
Ebix
05.2008 - 06.2010
CPC Certification With AAPC - Professional Medical Coding
Bryant & Stratton College
High School Diploma -
William Horlick High School