Detra Hickson

Provides coding support and audits on an ongoing or short-term basis, including coder education and interim management of HIM functions. Proficient in various coding applications and all medical specialties.

Facilitated courses for students in the Medical Billing Insurance and Coding Program, primarily instructing ICD-9 and CPT coding. Utilized the e-College platform.

Facilitated courses for students in the Medical Coding and Billing Program, covering all courses including Medical Terminology, ICD-9, and CPT coding. Utilized the Angel Learning System.

Instructed students in the Health Information Technology program, teaching CPT coding. Temporary assignment to assist students in completing final courses.

Instructed students in the continuing education program, teaching CPT-HCPCS Physician Coding. Provided basic rules and guidelines for assigning CPT codes.

Coded and abstracted outpatient surgery, emergency room, and inpatient visits using the 3M Encoder.

Performed coding and DRG optimization of inpatient visits using the Medicode Encoder. Assisted with ER and outpatient surgery coding as needed.

Assembled, analyzed, and coded all outpatient surgery visits.

Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, and overall operation of Professional Services areas including coding, record retrieval, and release of information. Conducted quality reviews, prepared records for JCAHO and DHR reviews, and coordinated management affiliation for students.

Responsible for overall operation of the coding area, including coding and abstracting of all inpatient, outpatient surgery, and ER visits, DRG optimization, and statistical reporting. Assisted in developing a concurrent coding program and an incentive pay program.

Coded and abstracted all DRG reimbursed inpatient visits using the Code 3 Encoder/Optimizer.

Responsible for overall operation of physician's incomplete file area, release of information, record assembly/analysis, and transcription. Assisted in developing physician suspension program and conducted clinical pertinence reviews.

Provided inpatient coding, abstracting, and DRG optimization assistance to client hospitals.

Instructed students in the Accredited Record Technician and Medical Assistant Programs in Medical Terminology I & II and Medical Record Science II.

Duties were the same as those listed above, during subsequent employment with this facility.

Responsible for organizing and overall operation of the section, including abstracting, UB-92 input for billing, record completion, research/statistical reporting, and filing of dictated reports.

Responsible for overall operation of the department, including coding, assembly/analysis, medical transcription, and physician credentialing. Served as Secretary to the Medical Executive Committee.

Duties were the same as those listed above, during subsequent employment with this facility.

Approved as an ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer by AHIMA, active since 2010.

Holds CCS certification from AHIMA, active since 1997.

Holds RHIA certification from AHIMA, active since 1985.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Record Administration from Florida A & M University.