Penny Priddle, CCS
Frankfort,MI
Summary
Dedicated Inpatient Coder with a proven track record of high productivity and accuracy in code assignment. Specializes in ICD-10-CM and PCS coding, medical terminology, and electronic health record management. Strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for effective teamwork and clear communication with healthcare professionals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Inpatient Coder
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
03.2021 - Current
- Review clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with healthcare staff to clarify coding queries.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and coding guidelines.
- Assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes to diagnoses and procedures in accordance with accepted coding principles.
- Review patient medical records to ensure the accuracy of diagnosis and procedure codes.
- Maintain updated knowledge of coding requirements, which includes continuing education and certification renewal.
- Maintain high accuracy rate on daily production.
- Assign additional diagnosis codes based on specific clinical findings (laboratory, radiology and, pathology reports as well as clinical studies) in support of existing diagnoses.
Outpatient Coding Analyst
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Verified proper coding, sequencing of diagnoses, and accuracy of procedures.
- Worked closely with an education specialist to review coding and offer valuable feedback to newly trained coders.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to resolve coding discrepancies, and improve documentation.
- Developed training materials for new coding staff on best practices and guidelines.
- Resolved complex coding problems through research and experimentation with various tools and techniques.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines, without compromising the quality or accuracy of deliverables.
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations, protocols, and third-party billing requirements.
Outpatient Medical Coder
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
03.2011 - 06.2016
- Utilized coding software to assign appropriate codes for outpatient procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge of coding guidelines and best practices.
- Assisted in training new coders on coding standards and procedures.
- Resolved coding-related inquiries from billing staff and providers promptly.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Analyzed patient charts for missing or incomplete information before submitting claims for payment.
- Assigned appropriate modifiers to accurately reflect services rendered.
- Maintained high level of accuracy when coding complex cases utilizing multiple diagnosis codes.
Education
Associates degree, Medical Office Information - Medical Office
West Shore Community College
Scottville, MI 04.2009 - 05.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Management
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- MS-DRG classification
- ICD-10 coding
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Continuous learning
- Inpatient coding guidelines
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Ahima CCS certified
Timeline
Senior Inpatient Coder
Corewell Health
03.2021 - Current
Outpatient Coding Analyst
Corewell Health
06.2016 - 03.2021
Outpatient Medical Coder
Corewell Health
03.2011 - 06.2016
Associates degree, Medical Office Information - Medical Office
West Shore Community College
04.2009 - 05.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Health Information Management
Davenport University