I have spent the majority of my coding career at Yakima Memorial Hospital, a 226 bed, acute care and outpatient care, not for profit community hospital. I have experience in outpatient coding, emergency coding, professional coding, registration, scheduling, physician education, referral coordinator, and patient service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CODER III - Emergency Department
Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital
09.2013 - 06.2025
Developed and maintained accurate coding for patient records in compliance with industry standards.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation for optimal coding accuracy.
Analyzed and resolved discrepancies in coding to enhance billing processes and reduce claim denials.
Claim edits across multiple specialties.
CODER I / CODER II
Yakima Memorial Hospital
09.2008 - 09.2013
Multiple specialties - Pain Management, Physiatry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Health, Outpatient Radiology, Family Medicine, Wound Care and MIPS
Outpatient coding duties include:
Facility and professional leveling, assignment of ICD 10 CM, CPT and ICD 10 PCS
Assist in obtaining authorizations for procedures.