Experience

Harmony Healthcare - Talent and Consulting Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Coding Auditor

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Harmony Healthcare is a trusted partner to healthcare organizations nationwide, providing strategic solutions that help improve clinical and financial outcomes. We offer highly specialized revenue cycle management and population health staffing and consulting solutions to a diverse range of healthcare organizations. Through our network of consultants, we deliver innovative approaches and perspectives driven by deep industry experience to help you capture revenue and move your organization forward. Harmony currently serves over 300 clients including 11 of the top 15 largest health systems in the nation, major academic health centers, hospitals, payers, 9 of the 15 largest CPA firms in the U.S., and the Federal Government. In a relatively short time since becoming operational, Harmony’s growth and quality of services have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally. • Named to Becker’s Hospital Review list of top 7 companies providing RCM services. • Ranked fifth on the 2016 Florida Fast 100, a list compiled by the Florida Business Journal of the fastest growing private companies in Florida. • Obtained a 96% score by the Dun & Bradstreet client satisfaction rating survey. • And for the third consecutive year Harmony has received high recognition appearing on the Inc. 5000 2017 list, ranking in the top 15% of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In an ever-evolving healthcare environment where effective revenue cycle management can make or break future progress, we work with clients to integrate the most valuable solutions—delivered via a diverse network of expert consultants—to create a smarter health system that benefits all.



Halifax Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coding Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2015

  Managed 26 coders and 9 CDI specialists, participated in UR, ED Care Committee, TAP, Denials, OB/GYN Care Committee, Denials maintenance,and others. Responsible for maintaining AR days and DNFB accounts. Evaluated and wrote appeal letters for RAC, and insurance company denials.Oversaw the maintenance and completion of monthly reports for Truven, Risk Management, and Patient Financial services; and quarterly reports for Medicaid. Instrumental in 2 Meditech upgrades and was a key member of the committee purchasing, installing, and implementing the 3M 360 HIM Coding/CDI product.



THR Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• DRG Coordinator

  • Feb 1998 - May 2003

  Audited charts for inpatient and outpatient coders. Responsible for the training of all new staff members. Wrote appeal letters for payment denials. Participated in initiating the CDS program. Audited charts for inpatient and outpatient coders. Responsible for the training of all new staff members. Wrote appeal letters for payment denials. Participated in initiating the CDS program.



Baylor University Medical Center

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• DRG Auditor

  • Jan 1995 - Feb 1998

  Audited inpatient and outpatient accounts for 13 coders. Provided education for all new employees, arranged physician led in-service training for the coding staff. Assisted physicians and their office staff with coding questions. Audited inpatient and outpatient accounts for 13 coders. Provided education for all new employees, arranged physician led in-service training for the coding staff. Assisted physicians and their office staff with coding questions.



THR Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas

• Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• DRG Coordinator

  • Apr 1990 - Jan 1995

  Audited inpatient and outpatient accounts. Trained all new coding staff. Audited inpatient and outpatient accounts. Trained all new coding staff.