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Karen Kramer, RHIT

Objective To obtain a position where I can apply my knowledge and

experience. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Health

Information Management.

Experience

8/2007 to present Hamilton Community Health Network

Flint, MI

Health Information Manager/Privacy Officer/EMR trainer and lead

project team member.

Manage staff of 8 in an FQHC. Manage daily operations of medical

records department, including release of information. Write and

implement policies and procedures. HIPAA compliance officer. Monitor

JCAHO

compliance.

5/2006-8/2007 MedQuist

Mt. Laurel, NJ

Coder/Coding Operations Manager

Managed remote ED coders on CodeRunner, workflow, scheduling,

auditing of ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes. Write and implement coding

guidelines for coders. Communicate with client on their needs,

making sure clients are

satisfied with our services. Supervise staff of 9. Adhere to coding

principles. Work with customers to facilitate the working

relationship with the staff. Manage relationship with customer and

various departments of company.

11/2005-5/2006 and 12/03-11/04 Stafforce

Plymouth, MI

Coder

Code for various outpatient clinics utilizing ICD-9 and CPT-4

codes.Coded at VA Hospital - Ann Arbor, Michigan

2/2005-11/2005 Community Network Services

Pontiac, MI

Medical Record Coordinator

Supervise medical records department staff of 7. Maintain records of

Outpatient Mental Health program. Adhere to accreditation standards

for governing agencies.

11/2004-2/2005 St. John Health System

Detroit, MI

Coding Quality Specialist

Audit Physicians on Inpatient and Outpatient leveling of services,

utilizing ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes

7/2002-12/2003 Henry Ford Health System - Kingswood

Hospital

Transfer to Management Ferndale, MI

Supervisor Health Information Services

Supervise staff of 4

Maintain records of 101 Bed Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital. Maintain

records of Outpatient Program, coding of Inpatient and Outpatient.

Reporting of statistics for Inpatient and Outpatient. Adhere to

accreditation standards for governing agencies. Decreased costs by

maximizing other opportunities to maintain functions of department.

HIPPA consultant.

8/2001-7/2002 Henry Ford Health System Dearborn, MI

Specialty Associate II

Applied E/M codes for Physician charges. Applied ICD-9 and CPT-4

codes to Emergency Room charts. Billed Professional and facility

charges. Reviewed patient records to optimize reimbursement.

1/2000-8/2001 University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor, MI

Senior Health Record Analyst

Applied E/M codes, ICD-9, and CPT 4 codes for Physician and ER

charts.

Billed Professional and facility charges. Reviewed patient records

to optimize reimbursement.

11/1998-1/2000 Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI

Data Specialist

Computer generated data to be used in the Case Management Dept.

Assisted in reimbursement of lost revenue.

4/1998-11/1998 Detroit Institute for Children Detroit, MI

Medical Record Analyst

Medical Record Filing, Analyzing, and maintenance of charts. Master

Patient Index maintenance. Release of Information duties. Assist

director with other pertinent areas in Medical Record Dept.

Education 2008 Davenport University

Online program

Currently pursuing Bachelors degree in Health Information

Management.

1995-1998 Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI

Associate in Applied Science - Health Management Technology.

Certificates Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from AHIMA -

1998

Associations AHIMA -1996-present MHIMA - 1996-present SEMHIMA - 1996

-present

MMHIMA - 20007- present

2003-04 & 07-08, 10-11 SEMHIMA Vice President

2004-05 SEMHIMA President-elect, 2005-2006 SEMHIMA President

2006-2007 SEMHIMA Past President

2006-2008 MHIMA - Project Manager - Awards

2008-2010 MHIMA - Project Manager - Education

2010-2011 MHIMA - Project Manager - Website and Awards

2008-2010 Davenport University HIM Advisory Committee

2008-2009 MMHIMA President-elect

2009-2010 MMHIMA President

2008-2009 SEMHIMA Publication Chair

References Available upon request

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