Stacy Parnell
Sunrise
Summary
Professional coding expert with proven track record in optimizing coding operations and enhancing accuracy. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments. Possesses key skills in leadership, communication, and adaptability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Manager
TeamHealth
09.2022 - Current
- Provided operational and functional oversight and management of daily hospital based coding process leveraging expertise with state and federal HIPPA guidelines, all, and applicable regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
- Managed team performance including training, counseling, and disciplinary actions to and supported operational optimization through project team involvement and leadership.
- Performed quality audits on all vendor and internal coding team charts and supported continued development of medical review process and resource tools.
- Functioned as subject matter expert and resource for multiple physicians providing education on correct documentation for coding.
- Created recruitment process, hiring and training over 50 new employees in a two-year period.
- Created multiple real time edits within GE system to ensure clean and correct claims are submitted to carriers.
- Implemented comprehensive audit program to ensure coders are preforming at highest level of accuracy.
- Successfully implemented new coding system, training over 100 coders and implementing strategies that increased coder productivity from 30 to 36 charts per hour.
- Maintained date of service to date of entry on charts below 15 days, and a 2.5% coding error rate for the department (goal of 5%).
- Partnered with the AR department to reduce the days in AR from 62 to 54 days.
- Attended facility meetings and reported on performance
Coding Instructor
Sheridan Technical College
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed and delivered comprehensive medical billing and coding curriculum aligned with industry standards.
- Mentored students in coding accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student performance and improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure curriculum relevance and alignment with industry needs.
- Improved student understanding of medical billing and coding concepts by incorporating engaging, real-world examples into lesson plans.
Billing and Coding Supervisor
Broward Health
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented improvements to billing system to maximize efficiency, reduce delinquency and increase accuracy.
- Identify, research, and resolve billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolved variances.
- Review documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Recruit, hire, train and supervised Coding, Billing and Charge Reconciliation staff.
- Established and monitor performance goals and conduct performance reviews.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Perform monthly quality audits on all staff.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
Medical Coding Manager
TeamHealth
01.2008 - 07.2020
- Provided direct supervision of assigned team and coordinated departmental
- Functions including implementation of policies and procedures and ensured accurate diagnostic and procedural coded data for statistical, financial, clinical, and quality improvement projects.
- Initiated remote coding department for employees, offering new work structure and increasing employee satisfaction.
- Served as subject matter expert for physicians offering coding education and ensuring billing accuracy.
- Created and implemented successful training program for new employees.
- Reduced cost of supplies by 7% by implementing enhanced paperless approach to job functions.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Health Information Management
Western Governors University
05.2023
Associate's degree - Health Information Management
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL05.2018
Skills
- ICD-10 and CPT Coding
- Data verification
- Medical record security
- Medicare insurance regulations
- Medical terminology
- EMR Systems
- Medical billing
- Strategic decision-making
- Team Management
- Clinical documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Document management
- Records management
Certification
- Bachelor in Health Information Management ( BSHIM)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Certified Professional Compliance Coder (CPCO)
- Certified Professional Coder ( CPC)
Timeline
Coding Manager
TeamHealth
09.2022 - Current
Coding Instructor
Sheridan Technical College
09.2020 - 09.2022
Billing and Coding Supervisor
Broward Health
08.2020 - 09.2022
Medical Coding Manager
TeamHealth
01.2008 - 07.2020
Associate's degree - Health Information Management
Broward College
Bachelor's degree - Health Information Management
Western Governors University