Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Graduated summa cum laude
Timeline
Generic

STACEY KINNEY

RHIT
Greenfield,IN

Summary

Knowledgeable RHIT professional seeking remote employment opportunity while continuing education in data analytics and business operations. Passionate about leveraging technology to identify healthcare trends, reduce waste, and improve patient care outcomes through data-driven insights.

Experienced with managing patient records and ensuring data accuracy through meticulous attention to detail. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of coding systems and healthcare regulations to maintain compliance and streamline processes. Track record of effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Information Technician Extern

Indiana University Healthcare
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Analyzed historical Release of Information (ROI) data across request categories, including Insurance, Attorney/Subpoena, Mail, Continuity of Care, Denials, and RightFax to evaluate request volume and staffing efficiency.
  • Identified trends and outliers by comparing current workflows to internal benchmarks, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Complied, organized, and analyzed complex datasets; synthesized findings into a visually engaging PowerPoint presentation with charts and graphs that supported actionable insights and strategic planning to support leadership initiatives.
  • Proposed performance improvement opportunities, including cross-training staff across multiple request types and conducting refresher training to improve accuracy and efficiency, in addition to recommending deeper analysis into team leadership effectiveness, training methods, and request complexity to address productivity variances and outlier performance.

SIU Auditing Extern

MD Wise
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Efficiently analyzed a large dataset of over 30,000 National Provider Identifiers (NPIs) and detected outliers or patterns that suggested potential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) in claims.
  • Conducted risk-based analysis to identify anomalies suggesting potential FWA; utilized claims analytics, peer benchmarks, proprietary algorithm, and external data sources to flag high-risk providers, supporting compliance investigations and cost recovery.
  • Identified and prioritized a subset of unknown high-risk NPIs warranting further investigation via manual audit for escalation after researching and analyzing claims, NPIs, websites, internal notes, and previous incidents of repayment.
  • Submitted findings to SIU team lead with risk rationale and supporting statistical documentation in bundled groups by specialty, billing type, and service categories.

Independent Healthcare Coordinator / Medical Advocate

Self Employed
05.2009 - 08.2024
  • Experienced in managing the comprehensive coordination of healthcare services for family members with complex medical needs across multiple states and healthcare systems.
  • Adept at liaising with top-tier pediatric hospitals (e.g., UCLA Mattel, Nationwide, Riley) to ensure continuity of care, while maintaining meticulous records and managing insurance communications.
  • Proven track record in navigating TRICARE and EFMP procedures, securing authorizations, advocating for out-of-network exceptions, and guiding civilian providers through military insurance processes.
  • Coordinated multi-state pediatric specialty care, serving as primary point of contact between providers, hospitals, and insurance case managers.
  • Conducted provider research within 100+ mile radiuses of duty stations; secured travel reimbursements through EFMP for unavailable local services.
  • Ensured timely sharing of critical medical documentation across disparate EHR systems.
  • Monitored referrals, pre-authorizations, and insurance compliance to prevent claim denials and reduce billing err
  • Successfully advocated for policy exceptions to secure necessary out-of-network care.
  • Supported providers unfamiliar with TRICARE, facilitating smooth referral and billing procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Data Analytics

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
12.2027

Associate of Science - Business Operations Applied Technology

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
12.2026

Associate of Science - Health Information Management

Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Tourism Management, Minor in Business

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
12.2002

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Confidentiality
  • ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT Coding
  • Advocacy
  • Medical Terminology
  • Communication
  • Computer skills
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Transformed Special Investigative Unit Supervisor's approach for identifying potential NPIs for auditing from only "Big Easy Money" to include "Little Fish".
  • Collaborated with project team in the development and presentation of ROI Productivity Analysis, highlighting opportunities for retraining and performance improvements.

Affiliations

American Health Information Management Association

Indiana Health Information Management Association

Certification

  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician May 2025
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) Oct. 2024

Graduated summa cum laude

I am passionate about ensuring insurance companies provide coverages based on individual patient plan to ensure beneficiaries do not have to focus on their coverage during their time of medical care.

Timeline

Health Information Technician Extern

Indiana University Healthcare
02.2025 - 04.2025

SIU Auditing Extern

MD Wise
09.2024 - 11.2024

Independent Healthcare Coordinator / Medical Advocate

Self Employed
05.2009 - 08.2024

Associate of Science - Business Operations Applied Technology

Ivy Tech Community College

Associate of Science - Health Information Management

Ivy Tech Community College

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Tourism Management, Minor in Business

Grand Valley State University

Associate of Science - Data Analytics

Ivy Tech Community College