Tara McKinney
Collierville,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional prepared to bring extensive expertise and results-oriented approach to Outpatient Coding/Auditing role. Known for effectively managing tasks and supporting organizational goals through collaborative efforts and adaptive strategies. Recognized for excellent communication and analytical skills, ensuring seamless operations and consistent outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Specialist
CorroHealth
10.2021 - Current
- I am responsible for coding diagnosis and procedure codes based on the patient’s medical record. Also, capture the injection and infusions administered in the Emergency Department and Observation.
Outpatient Medical Coder
Provident Management Consulting
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Reviewed and coded outpatient medical records for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper coding practices.
- Analyzed coding errors to implement corrective actions, enhancing overall quality of documentation.
- Contributed to the growth of the organization by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
Lead Outpatient Coder
Regional One Health
06.2019 - 03.2022
- I am responsible for the daily oversight of all outpatient coding operational process and workflow, also delivering timely and accurately coded charges for outpatient billing.
- Reviewed and coded outpatient medical records for accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation for optimal coding outcomes.
- Conducted audits of coded records to identify discrepancies and provide feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Implemented coding best practices to enhance efficiency in billing processes and reduce claim denials.
- Trained new coders on coding standards, software usage, and departmental procedures to ensure consistency.
- Assisted billing department in resolving coding-related issues, expediting payment processing for prompt reimbursement.
- Reduced claim denials by ensuring accurate assignment of appropriate ICD-10 codes to diagnoses and CPT codes to procedures.
Coder Specialist
Medical Center Hospital (Remote)
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Review medical records and assign pertinent diagnosis and procedure codes based on the patient's medical record; abstract appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client. Also, code diagnostic records from lab orders or radiology reports.
Emergency Department Coder II
Regional One Health
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Ensures accurate coding of diagnosis and procedures within the Emergency Department. Also, code Ancillary, Multi-specialty Hospital Provider Office Visit, Wound Care, and Rehabilitation.
ED Coder-Independent Contractor
Baptist Health (Remote)
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Ensures accurate coding of diagnosis and procedures within the Emergency Department. Also add the necessary modifiers.
Outpatient Coder I
Regional One Health
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Ensures the accurate coding of diagnosis and operative procedures within assigned services, which includes ancillary, clinic and provider visits, and recurring office visits in a level 1 teaching trauma hospital setting. Reconciles accounts on financial bill filter report if assigned. Communicates effectively with physicians and hospital staff regarding questions or concerns with clinical documentation for accurate coding and maintenance of medical records. Performs other duties as assigned.
HIM Level Charge Entry
Regional One Health
10.2010 - 10.2014
- Uses the Optum Lynx Outpatient Charge Capture point system that enables users to evaluate the level of service provided during and ED encounter. Assesses the entire record to identify specific elements that are required for coding the visit level. The nurse assessments, order & process management, mode of arrival, and disposition are captured to get the visit level. Also, any infusions that were given are also entered.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
National College of Business & Technology
Memphis, TN01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH08-2022
Skills
- ED Coding
- Outpatient Coding-Multi-Specialty Clinics
- Ancillary Coding
- 50-60 WPM
- Microsoft Word
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT
- PCS
- Optum Lynx Outpatient Charge Capture Point System
- Financial Bill Filter Report
- NextGen
- 3M
- 3MHDM
- 3M 360
- Meditech
- QS
- Medhost
- Soarian EDM
- Soarian Clinicals
- Epic
- Cerner
- Abstracting
- Optum Enterprise CAC
- ACS Coding System
- Code injections & infusions
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Quality assurance
- ProFee Facility Coding
Certification
RHIT
Timeline
Outpatient Medical Coder
Provident Management Consulting
05.2022 - 08.2025
Outpatient Specialist
CorroHealth
10.2021 - Current
Lead Outpatient Coder
Regional One Health
06.2019 - 03.2022
Coder Specialist
Medical Center Hospital (Remote)
11.2018 - 06.2020
ED Coder-Independent Contractor
Baptist Health (Remote)
08.2018 - 11.2018
Emergency Department Coder II
Regional One Health
11.2017 - 06.2019
Outpatient Coder I
Regional One Health
10.2014 - 11.2017
HIM Level Charge Entry
Regional One Health
10.2010 - 10.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
National College of Business & Technology
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
University of Cincinnati
Additional Information
- Reconcile charts on hospital bill filter and resend to billing which includes
- Missing Revenue Codes
- Missing CPT or PCS Procedure
- Missing Modifiers
- Additional Diagnosis for Medical Necessity
- Traumatic Brain Injury Registry
- Information that was documented in a medical record is transferred to a spreadsheet and miscellaneous information is deleted that is not needed. The spreadsheet is then uploaded to the State of Tennessee.
- Train new hire coders
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