RHIT

Tatiana Lamy, RHIT

**** ********* ***** * Houston, TX 77068 * 815-***-**** * ***********@*****.***

Summary of Industry Experience

Coding Accuracy? Yes, I know what it means and how it can threaten a business when it’s not a priority!

I am an experienced CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9CM Coding Specialist & Business Analyst who simultaneously managed job responsibilities for Austin Cancer Center and Xerox!

I have consistently achieved a 98% - 100% coding accuracy level for the past 8 years!

I have successfully managed special projects and performed data analysis for a multitude of healthcare agencies resulting in process improvements that are still currently used in their offices today!

I have never breached confidentiality and manage high-pressure, time-sensitive environments with ease and professionalism!

For the past 4-1/2 years I have worked for an industry leader, who has over 30 years of providing award-winning service and who recently won the Distinguished Accreditation for Radiation Oncology Award!

Recently, I provided consultation services for a company who specializes in providing financial recovery options for the Healthcare industry!

Employment History

Austin Cancer Center Austin, Texas January 2011 – Present

Lead Coding Specialist

Analyze, audit and reconcile medical record documentation to confirm appropriate diagnosis and procedure code entries are submitted which ensures all billing, reporting and regulatory compliance goals are consistently achieved

Actively utilize a functional knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

Direct peer and management support contact for coding concepts and industry guidelines

Exercise thorough knowledge of official guidelines for coding and reimbursement reporting requirements to ensure department is functioning in accordance to nationally established rules and regulations

Evaluate physician reports and perform data extraction analysis for team compliance efforts which incorporated a streamlined coding entry process

Develop and maintain positive interactions with all staff levels including management with an effort to encourage team building through process improvement initiatives

Xerox State Healthcare, LLC Austin, Texas July 2013 – April 2014

Business Analyst

Extract and synthesize data from iHealth recommendation reports to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analyses

Collaborate with report requestors to define report requirements and validate results

Research and recommend areas for improvement of data quality and reporting

Identify operational impact of analytical findings

Hematology-Oncology Associates of Illinois Chicago, Illinois January 2007 – October 2010

Senior Billing Specialist

Performed outpatient billing analysis prior to system entry to ensure each bill was properly noted with referring physician, diagnosis and insurance information

Accurately coded all new patient diagnoses and completed data entry of daily outpatient follow up visits, procedures and special charges

Reviewed all physician and nurse practitioner evaluations, procedures and treatment information for accuracy prior to system entry

Reviewed daily medication reports to ensure patient drugs were properly dispensed and dosages were accurate

Continuously interacted with medical staff to research and effectively resolve document discrepancies

Coordinated consultations with a multitude of Compendia’s to confirm specific treatments qualified for reimbursement due to patient diagnosis

Submitted all admit, consult and follow up inpatient charges/procedures in a timely manner for insurance processing

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Evanston, Illinois March 1998 – May 2006

Unit Secretary

Primary functions were to successfully manage the department schedule for all diagnostic appointments and effectively coordinate all communication requests between patients and onsite medical staff resulting in the reduction of patient wait times

Secondary function was to train administrative new hires and process payroll for unit team members

Performed various Unit Buyer responsibilities including purchasing healthcare supplies, inventory control management and stock replenishment

Systems & Software Experience

System Management: Mosaiq, Epic, MISYS Tiger, Rabbit & Sage Mends

Microsoft Suite: Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Word

Education

DeVry University Bachelors of Science – Technical Management

Graduation Date: December, 2012

Magna Cum Laude

Oakton College Associate of Applied Science – Health Information Technology

Graduation Date: May, 2006

Tatiana Lamy, RHIT

4110 Fernglade Drive * Houston, TX 77068 * 815-***-**** * ***********@*****.***

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