Missy Simnitt, RHIT
Kansas City,MO
Summary
With over six years of specialized experience in ICD-10-CM coding, adept at processing 10-20 charts daily, I have honed my skills at Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care. My expertise includes ensuring compliance with HIPAA and coding regulations, coupled with exceptional interpersonal communication. My proactive approach to continuous learning and collaboration with healthcare providers has significantly enhanced coding accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Coding Specialist
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
09.2018 - Current
- Reviewed outpatient and inpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify and enter ICD-10 codes for patients Terminal, Related and Unrelated diagnoses.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify that documentation supports hospice codes according to hospice regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry changes, attending training sessions and online webinars.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, and on-line encoders.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes according to outpatient coding guidelines.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance to Medical Director and nursing staff.
- Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
- Worked independently in a remote environment.
HIM Specialist-ROI
Rediscover
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Under limited supervision of the Quality Improvement Manager, released medical records of current and past clients.
- Followed all HIPAA guidelines for gathering only pertinent records that have been authorized for release.
- Kept clear and accurate logs of the medical records that were released to comply with ROI regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Arts Technology And Managment
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO05-1995
Skills
- Six years experience with ICD-10-CM coding
- Code 10-20 charts per day
- Training includes ICD-CM, CPT, HCPCS and PCS
Timeline
Hospice Coding Specialist
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
09.2018 - Current
HIM Specialist-ROI
Rediscover
10.2017 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Management
Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Arts Technology And Managment
Central Missouri State University
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