Agnes Pouchie
@agnespouchie
Experienced clinical coding manager specializing in audit, compliance, and education.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven coding leader with 18 years of coding experience, 15 years in auditing, and 9 years in management and training. I specialize in enterprise coding operations, audit programs, revenue integrity, and provider education, consistently improving accuracy and reducing denials.
I have led remote and onsite teams, developed coding KPIs and dashboards, designed enterprise-level audit methodologies, and delivered targeted education for physicians, mid-level providers, and coders. I partner with HIM, CDI, revenue integrity and clinical teams to resolve documentation gaps and implement workflow and technology improvements.
Committed to compliance with CMS, OIG, payer requirements and professional standards, I bring a pragmatic, collaborative approach to staff development, process redesign, and regulatory governance to drive measurable improvements in quality and productivity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Remote Coding Manager
Amergis
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Provided strategic leadership for remote coding teams across multiple health systems, directed enterprise coding quality programs, and led workflow redesign and technology adoption to improve accuracy and productivity.
Coding Analyst
Conifer Health Solutions
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Managed coders across multiple medical centers, conducted pre-bill and routine QA audits, developed site-specific policies, and identified compliance risks for escalation.
Coding Auditor & Provider Educator
Texas Digestive Disease Clinic
Jan 2012 - Jan 2019 (7 years)
Designed and delivered coding and billing education for providers and coders and performed enterprise coding compliance audits that improved accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Consultant / Auditor
On Assignment
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)
Performed outpatient coding and accuracy audits using ICD-9, CPT-4, HCPCS and supported revenue cycle improvements by reducing backlog and improving turnaround time.
Adjunct Instructor
Sowela Technical Community College
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Taught advanced medical coding, billing, anatomy, ethics, and HIT software to adult learners, developing curriculum and assessing competency.
Coding Supervisor
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)
Led coding operations across inpatient, outpatient, ED, OR and observation services, served as physician liaison for EHR implementation, and maintained coding accuracy and compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LTLamar Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology focused on medical coding, health records management, and HIT systems.
ATAHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Train-the-Trainer
Train-the-Trainer, ICD-10-CM/PCS Training
Completed AHIMA's Train-the-Trainer program for ICD-10-CM/PCS to qualify for delivering ICD-10 training.
ACAAPC Instructor Course
Instructor Course, Medical Coding Education
Completed the AAPC Instructor Course to develop skills for teaching professional medical coding and billing topics.
Availability
Location
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