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Terry Fera

Lakewood

Summary

Detail-oriented Inpatient Coding Consultant specializing in operational efficiency and compliance. Enhanced productivity standards through extensive coding experience, driving accuracy and improving client outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality results in healthcare settings.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Inpatient Coding Consultant 3

Datavant
Phoenix
03.2023 - Current

Reviewed documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance with coding standards

  • Collaborated with clients to understand coding needs and requirements.
  • Consistently maintained productivity standards and quality benchmarks.
  • Integrated additional tasks to enhance operational efficiency.

Inpatient Coding Consultant

Addison Group
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Inpatient Coding Consultant

HIM Director, CDI Manager, Coding Supervisor

Multiple Networks
01.1990 - 03.2021

Directed health information management operations from 1995 to 2021, ensuring compliance and accuracy across facilities.

  • Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation, aligning financial resources with organizational goals.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across networks.
  • Coordinated training sessions to foster professional development and team skill enhancement.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored staff members for optimal performance.

Owner

Coding Connection
Youngsville
01.1997 - 02.2011
  • Provided Inpatient and Outpatient Coding services to multiple hospitals in Northwestern Pennsylvania, including two large teaching hospitals and one level two trauma center
  • Developed coding curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Managed daily operations of coding classes and workshops for diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with instructors to improve teaching methods and resources used.

Education

Stephens College
Columbia, Missouri
05-1996

AHIMA
Chicago IL
06-1988

Associate of Applied Science -

Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY
06-1988

Skills

  • Inpatient Coding
  • Outpatient Coding
  • Auditing
  • Coding compliance
  • Training development
  • Team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Medical terminology
  • Effective communication
  • Certification maintenance
  • ICD-10-CM Coding

Certification

RHIT

Timeline

Inpatient Coding Consultant 3

Datavant
03.2023 - Current

Inpatient Coding Consultant

Addison Group
03.2021 - 03.2023

Owner

Coding Connection
01.1997 - 02.2011

HIM Director, CDI Manager, Coding Supervisor

Multiple Networks
01.1990 - 03.2021

Stephens College

AHIMA

Associate of Applied Science -

Jamestown Community College
Terry Fera