Stephanie Lyman
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Results-driven coding professional with extensive experience in medical coding, data analysis, and compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving organizational goals. Skilled in process improvement, quality assurance, and staff training. Highly adaptable and reliable, ensuring seamless operations and effective problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Profee Coding Supervisor
Infinx Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of 18 coders, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to enhance their professional growth and development
- Use of Epic, Cerner, Optum360, 3M
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Developed training programs, enhancing team skills, and fostering professional growth.
- Implemented coding best practices, improving efficiency and reducing errors in deliverables.
- Conducted internal audits of coded records to identify potential compliance issues or areas requiring additional training for coders.
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing coder concerns promptly and effectively while fostering open lines of communication among team members.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and enhance communication.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts for new coding staff members, interviewing candidates, and providing recommendations for hiring decisions.
- Prepared and maintained regular performance reports for management, identifying trends and areas for potential improvement within the department.
- Increased efficiency within the department by delegating tasks strategically based on coder expertise and workloads
Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
Cornerstone Orthopedics
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Provide education to providers on correct coding guidelines and improvements on code selection
- Worked directly with A/R department to resolve any coding questions regarding denials.
- Review outpatient records and interpret documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Audit claims to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
- Daily use of Allscripts PM and EHR
Certified Coding Specialist
COLORADO SPRINGS ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Analyzed medical records for accurate coding and billing compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve coding discrepancies and improve documentation standards.
- Stand in and observe surgeries for each provider to pinpoint areas of documentation improvement and find additional reimbursement opportunities
- Diagnostic coding and specialty E/M and Surgery coding for all orthopedics
- Worked directly with A/R department to resolve any coding questions regarding denials
- Daily use of excel, Scribe EHR and PM
Accounts Manager
Aspen Medical Management
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Full cycle billing for over 50 out of network trauma and general surgery providers including coding, paper claims submissions, follow up on agings regularly to ensure correct claims processing, submissions of corrected claims.
- Filing appeals as necessary for maximum reimbursement.
- Assist patients in understanding services rendered, conference calls with patients to insurance companies and helping them with appeals to reduce their out of pocket costs while ensuring highest level of pay for each service by the various insurances.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, mailing monthly invoice statements to patients, collecting payments from patients, evaluating accounts ready for collections.
Front Office Coordinator
Audubon Dental
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Obtain and confirm insurance eligibility and benefit coverage via internet, calls, and faxes.
- Check patients in/out; collect payments
- Schedule appointments and advise treatment plans
- Temporary Position Only
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2026
Certification - Baking and Pastry
French Pastry School
Chicago, IL2007
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
Casper College
Casper, WY2006
Skills
- BS Healthcare Administration
- CCS, CDIP, CCS-P
- Training and mentoring
- Workflow management
- Revenue cycle management
- Detailed Knowledge of Coding Guidelines
- Clinical Data Analysis and Abstraction
- Extensive knowledge of HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality
Certification
Bachelor of Science: Healthcare Administration
CCS, CDIP, CCS-P
Timeline
Profee Coding Supervisor
Infinx Inc.
05.2023 - Current
Coding and Reimbursement Specialist
Cornerstone Orthopedics
02.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Coding Specialist
COLORADO SPRINGS ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP
12.2018 - 03.2022
Accounts Manager
Aspen Medical Management
04.2017 - 12.2018
Front Office Coordinator
Audubon Dental
01.2017 - 04.2017
Certification - Baking and Pastry
French Pastry School
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
Casper College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University