PAULA MCCONNELL, RHIT, CCS

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SUMMARY

Looking to advance my knowledge in the Health Information field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Strong leadership skills, ability to maintain a team, resource for all department needs including chargemaster help. Policies and procedures/processes. Worked well with the CDI and UR team.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Outlook, 3M grouper, Microsoft Excel, Quickens Meditech, McKesson, OneContent, Intergy, Cerner, NextGen, Epic, Quadramed, IDX, HMS, Softmed, Galactica, CPSI, Chartlink,

EXPERIENCE

August 2015 to Present

October 2018 to May 2020

October 2014 to March 2019

August 2013 to September 2016

Remote Part-Time CodingTech III, Trubridge, Mobile, AL

Remote SDS coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT at multiple facilities as needed.

Coding Supervisor/HIM Coordinator, Mercy Iowa City Hospital, Iowa City,

Supervise 2 inhouse coders, 1 coding compliance specialist; along with working with a Coding vendor for hospital and clinics for Mercy. Worked daily operations in coding, DNFB, DNFC and monitoring assignments. Provide education/orientation to hospitalist, clinic managers and clinic providers. Coordinated and maintained Denial Meeting and Minutes. Coordinated with a ROI vendor, along with managing 3 HIM techs in HIM. Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, Physician Office Coding, ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT Coding, Charge Capturing, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, transcribing all documents for medical records, Filing, Release of Information and other office duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments). Supported PFS RCS requests for coding reviews.

Coding Specialist, Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, IA

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, Physician Office Coding, ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT Coding, Charge Capturing, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, ICD-10 Steering committee, transcribing all documents for medical records, Filing, Release of Information and other office duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

Coding Consultant, R1RCM, Chicago, IL

Remote ER Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding.

Remote Inpatient Coding, ICD-9-CM Coding

February 2007 to August 2013

Coder/Transcriptionist, Washington County Hospital & Clinics, Washington, IA

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, Physician Office Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Charge Capturing, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, ICD-10 Steering committee, Transcribing all documents for medical records, Filing, Release of Information and other office duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

January 2006 to November 2007

Physician Coder, Family Practice Of Washington, Washington, IA

Physician Office Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Billing, Filing, Chart Audits, Posting Charges, and other office duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other facilities and physicians).

June 2001 to January 2006

Health Information Tech II, University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Filing, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, and other duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

September 1997 to May 2001

Health Information Tech II, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Des Moines, IA

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, and other duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

April 1995 to September 1997

Director of Health Information, Audubon County Memorial Hos[ital., Audubon, IA

Maintained the Health Information Department with staffing, ICD-9-CM and CPT coding for all Inpatient/Outpatient/Specialty Clinics, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, Utilization Review, Transcribing medical records, Filing, Secretarial minutes for the Board of Staff, Designing medical record forms, deficiency of medical records and other duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

November 1990 to April 1995

Medical Record Tech, Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, IA

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Filing, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, Utilization Review and other duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

November 1988 to November 1990

Medical Records Coder, Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, IA

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Filing, Chart Audits, Concurrent Review, and other duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

April 1988 to November 1988

Medical Records Tech, Marian Health Center, Sioux City, IA

Inpatient and Outpatient Coding, ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding, Filing, Chart Audits, Chart Deficiency, and other duties assigned (i.e. answering phones, working with other departments).

EDUCATION

March 2015

July2011

COC, AAPC

CCS, AHIMA

August 1986 to February 1988

AAS, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA

September 1981 to May 1982

CNA, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA

August 1979 to May 1982

High School Diploma, Washington Senior High, Washington, IA

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