Valerie Dunn
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic Inpatient Coder with an RHIT and extensive Trauma 1 and 2 experience who has worked exclusively in teaching facilities. Seeking to gain further experience and education within similar settings, or to gain new experience within different settings-always up for a challenge! Expertise in services including, but not limited to: Trauma, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Spinal Fusions, Transplants (heart, lung, liver, renal), General Surgery, Plastics, Surgical Oncology (ex. Whipple Procedure), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Cath lab procedures, Nephrology, and Urology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Coder
Aviacode, Inc
10.2018 - Current
- Performed thorough medical record review to abstract medical diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding classification systems and varying coding systems/EHRs to meet financial, third party and federal/state regulatory standards
- Maintained excellent client satisfaction by flexibility in working within multitude of healthcare networks with varying compliance standards, while simultaneously achieving quality as well as accuracy as required by client wishes along with Coding Guidelines
- Demonstrated capacity to code within various types of coding systems, now experience includes Fusion CAC system
- Comprehensive OBGYN, newborn, and pediatric coding training; trained and demonstrated ability to abstract charts within Epic as required by CMS Core Measures
- Demonstrated capacity to switch from one facility to another upon client request, demonstrated coding competency at all 5 facilities within client's network rapidly
- Gained client trust by communicating and taking instruction with openness and great attitude while easily managing to learn and work within multiple and varying health information systems
- Managed system conversion and maintained minimal downtime during updates
- Acted as a subject matter expert on inpatient coding by consulting with other departments within the organization on code assignments and documentation requirements
- Maximized reimbursement rates by expertly navigating complex payer requirements and accurately selecting the appropriate codes for each patient encounter
Inpatient Coder
Allegheny Health Network
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Performed thorough medical record review to abstract medical diagnoses and procedures, utilizing ICD and CPT coding classification systems along with 3M and 3M 360 Encoder to meet financial, third party and federal/state regulatory standards
- Regularly coded multimillion-dollar and/or extended length of stay charts
- Reviewed and interpreted medical information, physician treatment plans, courses, and outcomes to determine appropriate ICD/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Abstracting data elements to satisfy statistical requests by facility, health system, medical staff, and to fulfill CMS Core Measure requirements
- Extensive experience with trauma, transplant, oncology, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and complex orthopedic surgery
- Managed system conversion and maintained minimal downtime during updates
- Used classification manuals to gain additional knowledge of disease and diagnoses processes
- Reduced claim denials by proactively resolving billing discrepancies prior to submission, working closely with billing teams when necessary
Health Information Management Technician
Allegheny Health Network
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Compiled and analyzed both inpatient and outpatient charts
- Reanalyzed charts for physician compliance; daily maintenance of EHR monitor for incomplete electronic signatures
- Gathered charts per physician request and aided physicians in completion of charts
- Processed and completed death certificates in compliance with DOH standards
- Trained new employees to analyze outpatient charts
- Built and deployed plans, reports, validation procedures and entry processes for data management needs
- Served as a liaison between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address concerns or discrepancies in medical records
- Maintained an organized filing system for easy retrieval of medical records, adhering to strict retention policies as outlined by regulatory guidelines
- Upheld HIPAA regulations and standards for protecting patient information
Health Information Management Associate
Allegheny Health Network
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Compiled inpatient and outpatient charts
- Reanalyzed charts for physician compliance
- Gathered and filed charts per physician request in totally paper-based health record setting
- Aided physicians in completion of charts
- Aided all medical records staff in whatever assistance might be required
- Built excellent professional relationships within Allegheny Health Network and was able to turn internship into full-time job and further promotions
- Enhanced patient privacy protection through diligent maintenance of confidential records and adherence to HIPAA regulations
- Assisted in the transition from paper-based to electronic health records, ensuring a smooth implementation process and minimal disruptions to staff workflows
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
PA01.2015
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Pro Suite, 3M, 3M 360, Epic, Sunrise, Fusion, AllScripts, Meditech, OneContent, Optum, and Paragon Health Information System/Encoders
- Experience with Concurrent Coding within 3M 360
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Excellent knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, HIPPA, CMS, HCPCS, and all other Health Care Industry Standards
- Experience in Risk Mitigation, Loss Prevention Practices, Strategic Planning, and Quality Improvement
- Identified Risks, Constructed and Communicated Potential Solutions with Supervisors during Auditing Training
- Adept at Quickly Understanding and Mastering New Applications and Programs
- Working Knowledge of Claims Processing, Insurance Workflow, Cost Benefit Analysis, ROI Analysis, APR DRGs and MS DRGs
Certification
RHIT, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Awarded: 0ctober 6, 2015
Credential #: 0042608
Affiliations
- AHIMA Engage Online Community
- Mentor Program
Timeline
Inpatient Coder
Aviacode, Inc
10.2018 - Current
Inpatient Coder
Allegheny Health Network
09.2015 - 05.2018
Health Information Management Technician
Allegheny Health Network
11.2014 - 09.2015
Health Information Management Associate
Allegheny Health Network
06.2014 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Community College of Allegheny County
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