Odalys Rodriguez
Clinical Documentation Specialist
HIALEAH,United States
Summary
Talented professional with more than 10 years of experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, coding and experience with the audit process for risk adjustment models/MRA, chart review, Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) audits, experience applying ICD-10-CM coding knowledge to medical record review.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
CPC-Certified Professional Coder
1
1
CRC-Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
1
1
CPMA-Certified Professional Medical Auditor
1
1
CDEO-Certified Documentation Improvement Expert Outpatient
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Leon Medical Centers
Doral, FL
04.2011 - Current
- Contributed to increment of CMS/HCC category by developing clearer and richer clinical documentation.
- Reviews medical records or ensure that diagnoses are reported in accordance with CMS payment guidelines.
- Links ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and medical terminology to improve accuracy documentation and final code assignment.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Used medical center hardware and software to produce required reports.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Team leader of CDIs . LMC Miami.
Education
M.D. - Internal Medicine
"Salvador Allende", Medicine College.
Havana, Cuba 08.1985 - 08.1988
Bachelor of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
"Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas , College
Havana, Cuba 08.1979 - 08.1985
M.D. - FP-Family Practice
"Salvador Allende"
Havana, Cuba 08.1988 - 08.1991
Skills
- Clinical Documentation Management
- Documentation Compliance
- Accurate Record Reviews
- Extensive Knowledge improving clinical documentation accuracy by utilizing coding guidelines and maneuvering through ICD-9-CM, ICD10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS to improve accuracy in clinical documentation and employee training
- Extensive clinical knowledge, critical-thinking skills
- Understanding of disease processes, pathophysiology, and disease management/treatment
- Medical Terminology
- Computer Software, EPIC, NextGen Healthcare , Microsoft office, Outlook, Windows, Excel, Power Point
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
- CRC - Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
- CPMA- Certified Professional Medical Auditor.
- CDEO- Certified Documentation Improvement Expert Outpatient
- Medical doctor, (Cuba: 1985)
- Internal Medicine, (Cuba: 1985-1988)
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Leon Medical Centers
04.2011 - Current
M.D. - FP-Family Practice
"Salvador Allende"
08.1988 - 08.1991
M.D. - Internal Medicine
"Salvador Allende", Medicine College.
08.1985 - 08.1988
Bachelor of Science - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
"Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas , College
08.1979 - 08.1985
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