Medical Records Health Clinic
Resume:
LISA TARMEY, A.S., R.H.I.T.
P.O. Box ***, North Berwick Maine 03906
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career opportunity in Health Information Management as an Medical Coding Auditor.
EXPERIENCE
5/10-PRESENT NAVAL BRANCH HEALTH CLINIC
5/87-3/09 FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
5/10-Present Naval Branch Health Clinic New Engalnd
Contract Coder for United States Navy .
Coding of all Clinics including: Occupational Health, Optometry, Family Practice, Clinical Pharmacy, Behavioral Health, Hearing Conservation, Audiology, Primary Care, Undersea Medicine, Wounded Warrior Clinic, SARP, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Medical Readiness.
Various assignments
Peak Health Solutions
Caban, Resources,
Diamond Solutions, Inc..
Standard Technology Inc.
Medical Coder
Review medical record documentation and code physician services utilizing current ICD 10 CM and CPT classification systems.
Follow up on issues on trends found withing the documentation of a particular physician for evaluation and refer to auditor as necessary.
Excellent attention to detail, strong computer and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in order to meet work quota.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse audience in a high stress environment
5/9-5/10 Goodall Hosptial, Sanford, ME
Assign Correct ICD.9.CM Codes
Assign correct E&M Codes.
Various other tasks.
5/87 -3/09 Frisbie Memorial Hospital Rochester, NH
Coding and Billing Compliance Auditor ( 9/06-3/09)
Development of short and long-range auditing iniatives to support the Corporate Compliance Program.
Evaluation of billed services based on the supporting documentation in accordance with coding guidelines and appropriate third party regulations and/or standards.
Assessment of charge code assignment regarding services and the identification of inappropriately coded services and the research, analysis and response to inquires regarding compliance, inappropriate coding, denials and billable services.
HIPAA audits.
Audit Coders E/M and ICD.9.CM codes
Coding Specialist III, II, I, Medical Records Tech. (5/87-/06)
Assign correct E&M codes.
Provide ICD.9.CM codes via backup coverage for other staff members.
Develop and maintain Manual for E&M and ICD.9.CM Coding.
Meet daily with Coding Specialists to review and recommend correct coding practices.
Ensure coding guidelines compliance via Online courses, EMCARE training, audits, and other resources.
Act as a liaison between Medical Coding Staff and FMH internal customers, primarily Emergency Department, Patient Accounts Department.
Provide coverage as Secretary for Tumor Conference Meetings for Tumor Registrar.
Perform to full capacity all functions of Medical Records Technician job description.
Complies with and encourages HIPAA guidelines and practices. Ensures patient confidentiality, and PHI/ePHI privacy.
Complies with all Hospital policy.
Demonstrated proficiency in all Medical Records computer systems/applications currently in use.
Work independently in all capacities without direct supervision.
Medical Records Department Operations Coverage (2001-3/09) when Medical Records Director is absent/working other shifts, in meetings, or not present in dept.)
Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of the Medical Records Technicians and Coding Specialist staff.
Monitors all functions to ensure the timely and correct completion of all operations tasks by employees.
Ensures and performs Excellent Customer Service to both internal and external customers.
Works with the Director of Medical Records to recommend/resolve operational issues.
Provides overlap and staff shortage coverage for most Medical Records staff members and jobs. Performs this function at a very high level of proficiency.
Attends meetings as deemed necessary for/by the Director of Medical Records.
Communicates all staffing, procedure, or other issues to the Director of Medical Records.
Participates in Department organization initiatives; recommends and implements changes as needed per approval by Director of Medical Records.
EDUCATION
R.H.I.T
Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA
Associates Degree in Science/Health Information Management.
Graduated Alpha Beta Gamma, Inducted into National Honor Society.
R.H.I.T. credentialed.
Frisbie Memorial Hospital Rochester, NH
Successful Completion of Bruce Mast Leadership Development course.
AAPC on line Course for CPMA
CPMA credentialed.
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