Maryann Opara

Accomplished and detail-oriented clinical documentation integrity specialist with 8 years of experience as a registered nurse and CDI in various acute care settings Skilled in using EPIC, Cerner, 3M 360 and pointclickcare EHR system, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG coding to ensure accurate and compliant documentation. Proficient in medical coding (ICD-10-CM and ICD-1-PCS), quality reporting, provider education, patient record management, creating complaint queries, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and implementing evidence-based practices. Adept at facilitating communication between CDI’s, Medical Coders and healthcare providers. Committed to maintaining quality Clinical indicators and ensuring accurate documentation for optimal patient care and hospital reimbursement and professional growth.

• Clinical Documentation Integrity Practitioner, American Health Information Management Agency, 06/01/24
• Registered Nurse License, Indiana Board of Nursing, 03/01/23
• Registered Nurse License, United Kingdom, 07/01/21
• Registered Nurse License, Nigeria, 11/01/16

• The Distinction of Presidents List Merit Award, Grand Canyon University, Arizona, 05/01/24
• Healing Heart Award, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio, 05/01/24
• Infection Prevention and Control Champion, Endoscopy Department of York Hospital, 05/01/22