Tina Henson
Bethlehem
Summary
I bring 20 years of employment with R1 RCM. I am a driven healthcare professional with extensive experience, specializing in revenue integrity and coding accuracy. Proficient in EPIC and MS Excel, I enhance billing processes through analytical thinking and attention to detail, ensuring compliance and maximizing reimbursement rates. Collaborated effectively with clinical teams to improve documentation quality and streamline workflows.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst, Revenue Integrity
R1 RCM
06.2022 - Current
- Analyze current RCI's for opportunities to add additional diagnosis codes and procedure codes to billing accounts for increased payment.
- Collaborate on additional projects with other departments and teams throughout R1.
- Second level audit reviews to ensure coding accuracy.
Inpatient Coder III
R1 RCM
07.2010 - 06.2022
- Daily review and coding of inpatient records as well as outpatient surgery, emergency room, and ANC records.
- Analyzed inpatient medical records for accurate coding and compliance with federal regulations.
- Reviewed and updated coding guidelines to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to clarify documentation discrepancies, enhancing coding accuracy and efficiency.
- Maximized reimbursement rates by expertly navigating complex payer requirements and accurately selecting the appropriate codes for each patient encounter.
- Demonstrated expertise in various code sets including CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM/PCS codes while maintaining certification as an Inpatient Coder.
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
R1 RCM
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Daily review of medical records to ensure that documents are clear, complete, and accurate, which is essential for proper billing and reimbursement.
- Worked closely with physicians to ensure documentation is complete.
- Worked closely with physician and staff to streamline the query process, which is essential for proper billing and reimbursement.
Health Information Management Technician
R1 RCM
11.2005 - 07.2010
- Managed patient health records ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Analyzed data discrepancies to enhance record accuracy and integrity.
- Implemented electronic health record (EHR) systems optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Trained staff on health information protocols and software usage.
- Birth Certificate completion
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Darton College
Albany, GA05-2011
Skills
- Second level record reviews
- EPIC proficient
- Microsoft office
- Analytical thinking
- MS Excel
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CCS- Certified Coding Specialist (2011)
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician (2011)
Timeline
Analyst, Revenue Integrity
R1 RCM
06.2022 - Current
Inpatient Coder III
R1 RCM
07.2010 - 06.2022
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
R1 RCM
01.2010 - 07.2010
Health Information Management Technician
R1 RCM
11.2005 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Darton College