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Yalda Aminkashani, M.D.

Irvine,CA

Summary

Experienced Clinical Documentation Improvement Physician Specialist with strong background in facilitation of physician documentation for patient conditions, procedures, and complexity of care. Utilizing leadership skills in educating and empowering physicians in high integrity clinical documentation and efficient closure of the gaps in care. Able to effectively communicate with a multitude of stakeholders. Proficient in understanding of facility, state, federal and organizational requirements in documentation and instruction of those documentation needs to physicians, nurses, allied health practitioners and care managers.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

Optum, California
03.2020 - Current
  • Concurrent medical record review for compliance including completeness and accuracy for severity of illness (SOI) and quality using the Compliant Documentation Management Program (CDMP) documentation strategies
  • Strategically educates members of the patient-care team regarding documentation regulations and guidelines, including attending physicians, allied health practitioners, nursing, and care management.
  • Developed a collaborative interface between the providers and coding staff by educating the providers of compliant documentation and accurate coding. Interact with coding team to resolve documentation and coding issues.
  • Perform on-site or electronic coding and clinical validation audits and interpretation of medical documentation to ensure capture of all relevant coding.
  • Prepared and presented analytical reports of clinical documentation, improvements, monitoring and trends to IPA leadership
  • Continue to educate self and team members using educational tools, videos and provided WebEx’s

Critical Care Physician

Private Concierge - Middle East
01.2014 - Current
  • Critical Care Physician providing VIP medical care by accompanying dignitaries, government officials, and renowned business leaders.
  • Responsibilities include VIP assistance with medical life support systems, home visits, travel, observations, device management, general assistance, pandemic safety oversight, and medication support with the appropriate level of discretion and security during the entirety of their trip oversees.

Chief – Department of Anesthesia

Shams Tabrizi Surgical Center Day Clinic
01.2000 - 01.2020

Chief - Department of Anesthesia

Amir Hospital (Azad University)
01.2000 - 01.2020

Assistant Professor - Anesthesia & Pain Management

Azad University Of Tehran
01.2000 - 01.2020

Director of Operating Room and ICU

Peiambaran Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2014

Intensivist & Anesthesiologist

Faruk Medical City
01.2000 - 01.2014

Director of ECT Anesthesia

Mehregan Psychiatric Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2014

Chief - Department of Anesthesiology

Javaheri Hospital - Department OB/GYN
01.2000 - 01.2009

Education

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) -

AAPC
Virtual
2022

Fellowship - ICU And Critical Care -

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
2003

Residency - Doctor of Anesthesia And Critical Care -

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
2000

M.D. -

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
1994

Skills

  • Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations
  • Strong critical thinking skills and ability to integrate knowledge is necessary
  • Advanced computer skills and proficiency in the use of software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS and Endnote
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Extensive CPT, DRG and ICD 10 coding knowledge
  • Extensive clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology/physiology
  • Advanced knowledge of quality and patient safety principles and processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other clinical professional staff
  • Executive management Project Management
  • Applied Research Population Health
  • Database Management Service Oriented
  • Critical Thinking Problem Solving

Research Experience

Research Fellow, Research team manager, Methodologist and statistical 

consultant and manuscript writer.


Shamse Tabrizi Medical Center , Shahid Beheshti Medical University (SBMU), Tehran, Iran 

(2000-2014) 

-The effect of IV Midazolam on intrathecal Morphine.

- The effect of IV Midazolam on Morphine analgesic effect in postoperative pain.

-Comparison between Diclofenac and Morphine in management of post-operative pain.

-The effect of spinal and general anesthesia for cesarean section on newborn’s Apgar.

-Evaluation of the knowledge and function of Tehran’s people about the risk factors of cardio-

Vascular disorders.

-CVP monitoring via internal vs external jugular vein.

Languages

English
German
Persian
Arabic
Turkish

Awards & Honors

  • Honored by Dr. Iraj Fazel, the head of the National Medical Sciences Academy of Iran in 1991
  • Honored for achieving excellence in medicine in area of emergency care, burn, urology and surgery by Dr. Javidan the Dean of Medical School in 1995
  • Honored by Dr. Jamal Gosheh, the director of the transplant surgeons in Iran, for accomplishments as a senior resident in anesthesiology in 1999

Timeline

Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

Optum, California
03.2020 - Current

Critical Care Physician

Private Concierge - Middle East
01.2014 - Current

Director of Operating Room and ICU

Peiambaran Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2014

Chief – Department of Anesthesia

Shams Tabrizi Surgical Center Day Clinic
01.2000 - 01.2020

Chief - Department of Anesthesia

Amir Hospital (Azad University)
01.2000 - 01.2020

Assistant Professor - Anesthesia & Pain Management

Azad University Of Tehran
01.2000 - 01.2020

Intensivist & Anesthesiologist

Faruk Medical City
01.2000 - 01.2014

Director of ECT Anesthesia

Mehregan Psychiatric Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2014

Chief - Department of Anesthesiology

Javaheri Hospital - Department OB/GYN
01.2000 - 01.2009

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) -

AAPC

Fellowship - ICU And Critical Care -

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Residency - Doctor of Anesthesia And Critical Care -

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

M.D. -

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Yalda Aminkashani, M.D.