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Jenna Stratz

@jennastratz

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Seasoned RHIT coder with extensive outpatient coding experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my coding expertise while contributing to a team focused on improving healthcare outcomes.

I am a fully certified RHIT coder with over six years of outpatient coding experience. My expertise lies in ICD-10 and CPT coding, where I have consistently demonstrated my ability to maintain high-quality standards while coding facility-based emergency room accounts. I am proficient in using Epic and 3M Encoder, and I have a strong commitment to adhering to coding guidelines and ensuring accurate documentation.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my attention to detail and my ability to manage coding for various healthcare facilities. My experience includes coding observation visits and emergency visits, where I have successfully maintained productivity standards while safeguarding against fraud and abuse. I am also a member of AHIMA and SEMHIMA, reflecting my dedication to professional development in health information management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Outpatient Professional Coder

Current

Henry Ford Health System

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Coded facility-based emergency room accounts using Epic and 3M Encoder, adhering to ICD-10 CM and CPT guidelines. Maintained quality and productivity standards of 10 accounts per hour.

Epic 3M Encoder ICD 10 CM CPT HIPAA

Outpatient Coder

Himagine Solutions

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)

Coded observation visits for various hospitals using Himagine services, utilizing Cerner and 3M. Also coded emergency visits using Optum software.

Cerner Optum Observation Coding Emergency Coding CPT

Observation Coder

St. Mary Mercy Hospital

Jan 2016 - Apr 2019 (3 years 3 months)

Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures, guarding against fraud and abuse. Met quality and productivity standards of 6 per hour.

Cerner 3M Encoder HIPAA

Release of Information Specialist

MRO

Oct 2009 - Dec 2015 (6 years 2 months)

Coordinated patient information flow through caregivers, insurance companies, billing departments, and patients. Maintained privacy and security following HIPAA.

HIPAA Medical Release Of Information Document Notarization Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Baker College

Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Administration

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. This program focuses on the management and operational aspects of healthcare systems.

Schoolcraft College

Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology

Activities and societies: Member of the HIT Club

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology. Coursework included anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, ICD10 CM and PCS, and CPT coding. Was an active member of the HIT Club.