Tammy Stamps
Portland
Summary
Accomplished Senior Coding Specialist with expertise in ICD-10 and CPT codes, previously at Ascension Health Care. Proven leader in mentoring teams and enhancing coding accuracy. Successfully transitioned coding systems, improving workflow efficiency and reducing claim denials. Committed to continuous education and adept at adapting to change, ensuring compliance and excellence in medical claims coding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Coding Specialist
R1RCM
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure accurate coding for patient records.
- Assisted in the review and validation of clinical documentation for coding compliance.
- Supported training initiatives by providing coding resources and materials to new staff.
- Engaged in continuous learning of coding guidelines and regulations to enhance accuracy.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on coding practices and procedures.
- Developed familiarity with ICD-10, CPT codes, and relevant coding software systems.
Senior Coding Specialist
Ascension Health Care
06.2004 - 10.2016
- Maintained organized records to streamline coding processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced coding accuracy by regularly reviewing and updating coding guidelines and procedures.
- Mentored junior coding specialists, improving their skillsets and contributing to a high-performing team environment.
- Collaborated with billing team to reduce claim denials and improve revenue collection rates.
- Ensured timely completion of all coding projects by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Played an integral role in successfully transitioning the organization from ICD-9 to ICD-10 codes without disrupting operations or negatively impacting performance metrics.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN08-1997
Skills
- Team leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Inpatient coding experience
- Adaptability to change
- Continuing education commitment
- Multispecialty coding background
- Insurance coding (ICD-9 and CPT)
- Medical claims coding
- Electronic health records
Certification
- RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician
Timeline
Senior Coding Specialist
R1RCM
10.2016 - Current
Senior Coding Specialist
Ascension Health Care
06.2004 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Volunteer State Community College