Tina Parks RHIA

Learned medical coding principles and guidelines to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

• Assisted in reviewing and verifying accuracy of coded data for patient records.
• Supported team in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding systems and practices.
• Adapted quickly to new coding software and technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation for accurate coding.
• Provided input on process improvements to streamline coding workflows.
• Participated in training sessions to develop skills in specialized coding areas.
• Enhanced team performance by providing mentorship and training to junior medical coding specialists.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain clarifications on documentation, resulting in improved clinical data quality.
• Increased reimbursement rates through meticulous attention to detail during code assignment and validation processes.
• Developed comprehensive reports on coding activities, providing valuable insights for decision-making and strategic planning efforts within the organization.
• Supported departmental goals by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity standards while maintaining high levels of accuracy in code selection.
• Worked closely with medical records personnel to ensure timely and accurate retrieval of patient information for coding purposes.
• Reduced claim denials by ensuring accurate and timely submission of coded medical records.
• Optimized revenue cycle management by identifying trends and areas for improvement in medical coding practices.
• Contributed to the development of organizational policies and guidelines regarding ethical billing practices for Medicare/Medicaid claims submissions.
• Maintained professional expertise by attending industry conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities for ongoing skill development.
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the department, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability among team members.
• Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
• Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
• Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
• Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
• Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
• Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
• Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development and apply high-quality coding practices.
• Generated reports to identify coding trends and discrepancies.
• Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
• Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.

• Learned medical coding principles and guidelines to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Assisted in reviewing and verifying accuracy of coded data for patient records.
• Supported team in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding systems and practices.
• Adapted quickly to new coding software and technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation for accurate coding.
• Participated in training sessions to develop skills in specialized coding areas.
• Contributed to team efforts by maintaining organized records and documentation processes.
• Increased reimbursement rates through meticulous attention to detail during code assignment and validation processes.
• Worked closely with medical records personnel to ensure timely and accurate retrieval of patient information for coding purposes.
• Reduced claim denials by ensuring accurate and timely submission of coded medical records.
• Maintained professional expertise by attending industry conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities for ongoing skill development.
• Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
• Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
• Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
• Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
• Utilized active listening, interpersonal, and telephone etiquette skills when communicating with others.
• Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
• Trained and mentored junior coders to support growth and development amd apply high-quality coding practices.
• Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
• Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
• Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
• Verified accuracy of patient information in medical records.

• Developed and delivered engaging course materials to enhance student learning experiences.
• Facilitated classroom discussions, fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students.
• Mentored and guided students in academic pursuits, ensuring clarity of educational objectives.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Collaborated with faculty on curriculum development to align with industry standards and trends.
• Taught Health Information Management courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
• Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
• Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.