Health Information Internal Medicine
Resume:
Elizabeth Childs
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Professional Summary
Dedicated Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) with knowledge of hospital medical records and coding. Additional knowledge and experience as a medical office administrator in an Internal Medicine physician practice.
Qualifications include:
•Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
•Knowledge of licensing, reimbursement and accreditation standards
•AAS degree in Health Information Technology June 2011
•Expertise in ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding
•Successfully Registered & Certified all 3 physicians for Medicare Incentive Program (1rst year)
•Physician Educator on best documentation practices for reimbursement
Work Experience
Physician Educator/Auditor
ChenMed-Miami, FL
August 2020 to March 2025
Proficient in developing and implementing comprehensive training programs for healthcare professionals.
· Skilled in analyzing healthcare regulations and ensuring compliance across multiple organizations.
· Expertise in conducting audits and providing detailed feedback to improve provider education initiatives.
· Strong ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
· Proven track record of fostering collaborative relationships between providers and healthcare administration.
· Committed to continuous improvement and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
Outpatient Coder/Charge Poster
Atlanta Heart Specialists-Tucker, GA
December 2018 to August 2020
Detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder specializing in cardiology coding with expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines. I am skilled in MS-DRG assignments, E/M coding, and cardiac procedural documentation. Adept at ensuring compliance with payer regulations, optimizing reimbursement, and maintaining accuracy in coding for diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
Key Skills:
ICD-10-CM & CPT coding for cardiovascular procedures. MS-DRG assignment for cardiology inpatient cases. E/M coding for cardiology consultations & follow-ups. Auditing & compliance with payer guidelines. Electrocardiogram (EKG) & diagnostic test coding. Medical record review for complete documentation
Practice Manager
MED-SOUTH ASSOCIATES-Riverdale, GA
May 2014 to November 2018
•Responsible for the daily accounting, accounts receivables, banking, accounts payable and inventory in addition to directing front office staff and training employees.
•Perform quarterly evaluations of staff.
•Monitor & provide feedback to physicians about meeting HEDIS measurements for multiple payers.
•Continue to facilitate the conversion of the facility from a hybrid to a paperless organization.
Coder/Revenue Recycle Management
Medical Coder/Biller
MED-SOUTH ASSOCIATES-Riverdale, GA
October 2011 to May 2014
•Resubmit denied claims to proper payer after correcting CPT and/or ICD-9CM codes.
•Code charts for Physicians in an Internal Medicine Practice, also code charts for Hospital Visits and Nursing Home visits.
•Verify insurance benefits & eligibility for office patients and Nursing Home visits.
•Facilitate 5010 Conversion on Cerner EMR Software/Monitor Physicians' status for Medicare Incentive.
•Sole point of contact for all claim appeals as well as submission of electronic and paper claims.
Medical Coder I/Patient Accounts
EMORY TEMPORARY SERVICES-Decatur, GA
June 2011 to September 2011
•Select, assign and audit diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records.
•Correct claim manager edits for TES Dept., by correcting procedure codes for physicians working in an ambulatory hospital.
•Run weekly Radiology and Dept of Medicine Reports to verify discrepancies
•Key claims in IDX consistently met quota.
Patient Accounts/Medical Records
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Clayton State University-Morrow, GA
2012 to Present
Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
Atlanta Technical College-Atlanta, GA 2009 to 2011
Skills
•HIPAA, ICD Coding, Epic, ICD-9, CPT Coding, Medical Records, Medical Coding, Practice Management, EMR, Management, Insurance Verification, Medical Billing, Scheduling. Medical Terminology, Cerner, Payroll, HEDIS, Revenue Recycle Mgmt., Excel, Pivot Table, Data Analysis, Auditing
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