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Lavanya Thiyagarajan

@lavanyathiyagarajan

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AHIMA-certified medical coder specializing in inpatient coding, DRG accuracy, and abstraction.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek inpatient coding roles focused on DRG accuracy, EHR abstraction, quality improvement, and opportunities to mentor/junior-train in a compliance-driven clinical environment.

I am an AHIMA-certified Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) with strong expertise in inpatient medical coding, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS assignment, DRG validation, and retrospective physician querying. I consistently apply tools such as 3M 360 Encoder, Meditech and CAC systems to abstract data from EHRs and ensure coding accuracy and compliance.

I have improved documentation-related coding queries and supported internal quality initiatives and training, attaining 95%+ coding accuracy and assisting junior coders. My clinical background as a registered nurse in ICU care enhances my clinical understanding and enables precise code sequencing, POA assessment, and effective communication with physicians.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Medical Coder

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AGS Health Private Limited

May 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Reviewed inpatient medical records and assigned accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, achieving 95%+ coding accuracy and supporting DRG validation through audits and physician queries.

ICD 10 CM ICD 10 PCS 3M 360 Encoder MEDITECH Clinical Documentation Improvement Meditech

Registered Nurse

The Head and Neck Centre Hospital

Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 (9 months)

Provided ICU nursing care for head and neck surgical patients, administered medications and monitored vitals, and contributed to internal coding audits that reduced documentation-related coding queries by 30%.

Critical Care Nursing Clinical Documentation Internal Audit