Lisa Lepper
Murray
Summary
Experienced Medical coder and billing professional with 19 years at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Expertise in coding compliance, denial management, revenue cycle optimization, and physician training. Skilled in Epic and ICENTRA EMRs, specializing in coding for Anesthesia, Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Burn Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Skin), and other complex specialties. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and accuracy in coding operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Supervisor
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Led coding education and physician training across multiple departments.
- Managed coding compliance and workflow optimization for accurate charge processing.
- Developed policies, conducted audits, and addressed team performance improvements.
AR Coding Denial and Appeals Supervisor
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Identified coding denial trends and collaborated with payers, physicians, and departments.
- Communicated payer policy updates and implemented efficiency improvements in denial resolution.
Coding Supervisor
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided training on coding guidelines and oversaw coding quality audits.
- Led workflow analysis and performance evaluations for coding staff.
Medical Coder
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Reviewed incomplete documentation and assigned CPT & ICD-10 codes for compliance.
- Managed coding edits in Epic work queues and trained physicians on coding accuracy.
- Specialized in coding Anesthesia, Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Burn Surgery, and Surgical Oncology (Skin).
Medical Billing Account Specialist
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed insurance denials, appeals, and patient inquiries.
- Participated in payer hearings and ensured proper reimbursement processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wasatch High
Ogden, UTSkills
- CPT & ICD-10 Coding Compliance
- Denials Management & Appeals
- Revenue Cycle Optimization
- Physician Training & Education
- Workflow Analysis & Team Leadership
- EMRs: Epic, ICENTRA
- Specialties: Anesthesia, Adult & Pediatric Orthopedics, Burn Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Skin)
- Medical claims coding
- Regulatory guidelines
Certification
- Certified Outpatient Coding (COSC) – In Progress
- Medical Coding Class & Certification Exam – 2008
Timeline
Coding Supervisor
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2025
AR Coding Denial and Appeals Supervisor
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2017 - 01.2019
Coding Supervisor
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2014 - 01.2017
Medical Coder
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2008 - 01.2014
Medical Billing Account Specialist
University of Utah School of Medicine
01.2006 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Wasatch High
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