Rachel Welch, RHIT

• Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers.
• Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on the latest changes in medical coding guidelines and conventions.
• Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology/ Advanced Medical Terminology, Psychology, and Pharmacology.
• Code Radiology, General surgeries, calculating E&M office visits, minor office procedures, calculating hospital rounding E&M levels,CPT, ICD-10-CM codes, applying appropriate modifiers.
• Uphold 95% compliance quality measures and productivity standards.
• CCI Edits and denials.
• Efficient in Epic and Optum encoder
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fast paced typer.

• Knowledgeable and efficient in coding different chart types. Radiology, ED, Infusions, injections, and ED procedures. Outpatient procedures, different kinds of PT and OT therapy, and Home Health Services.
• Worked CCI Edits, front end and back end denials.
• I upheld to productivity standards and quality compliance standards of 95 percentile.
• Efficient in multiple EHR/EMR, Epic, ChartMaxx, Meditech, NextGen, Practice Partner, Allscripts, Medhost, EDIS, Theraoffice, Citrix, and Perceptive Content.
• Efficient in multiple encoders Optum, AAPC, 3M, Find-a-code,and CAC.

• Performed chart audits for coders, providers, and clinicians documentation. Provided education when needed.
• Collaborated closely with physicians and nursing staff to improve quality of patient records documentation.
• Conducted education and training activities for physicians, nursing staff and administrative personnel.
• I helped code and audit the following chart types Age Management Medicine visits, labs, coumadin clinics, radiology, respiratory services, senior care, physical therapy, telehealth, inpatient, observation, swing bed charts, and ED charts.
• Participated in committees to discuss electronic health records and methods to improve overall workflows.
• Recruited and hired top-performing individuals bringing undeniable experience and wealth of skills to organization.
• Updated policies and procedures to adhere to the changes within the department.
• Managed medical records, release of information, transcription, clinical documentation specialist, and coders.
• Worked closely with billing, IT, administration, and all other departments within the hospital.
• HIPAA Privacy Officer therefore I performed and constructed HIPAA investigations, completed documentation, and discussed outcome with administration staff.
• Managed my staffs payroll, managed PTO requests, schedules, constructed employee evaluations, employee discipline programs and documentation.
• Managed the hospital statistics monthly.
• Participated in disaster preparedness drills.
• I also converted paper records to EHR, purging and storing medical records.
• This was an acute care facility and critical care access hospital.

• Coded IP and OP Rehab coding.
• Efficiently used several EHR platforms, Theraoffice, Perceptive Content, and Citrix.
• Part-time contract job.

• Efficient coding ED charts, ED facility fee, EKG, infusions, injections services and procedures.
• Chartmaxx EHR and 3M encoder.
• Part time contract work.

• E&M office visits, vaccines, immunizations, minor office procedures, nursing home visits, hospitalist visits, general surgeries, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Pulmonology, Gastrointestinal, Oncology, Chemotherapy and Hematology.
• Worked CCI edits and denials daily
• Acute Care Hospital
• EHR platforms Meditech, Practice Partner, NextGen, Chartmaxx.
• Encoders 3M, CAC, Vitalware software.
• CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9-CM then converted to ICD-10-CM.

• Located and moved stock of products to pallets or totes to prepare for shipment and storage.
• Used daily production sheets or work tickets to record number of units handled or moved.
• Weighed products and recorded product weight to create product labels.
• Utilized computerized system to verify shipments and identify loads for re-packing and distribution.
• Performed almost every job function at the Distribution Center.
• While I worked at the Distribution Center, I obtained my Associates in Applied Science Degree and obtained my RHIT credentials.

• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Maintained the kitchen, handled customer orders, maintained the food warmers and times.

• Supported veterinary staff during emergencies, providing urgent care assistance when needed.
• Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining clean examination rooms and preparing them for each appointment.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with pertinent medical information and treatment plans.
• Assisted in diagnostic procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment options for patients.
• Ensured patients were taken care of promptly and efficiently in the receptionist area, as well as assisting the Veterinarians with the care of the patients.

Cashier, cook, and management job duties during my time at Casey's General Store.

• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• I worked as a front register cashier, drive thru register, worked in the kitchen, and also performed management duties during my time at Dairy Queen.