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Loretta Finnie

Fayetteville

Summary

Detail-oriented Medical Records Technician with expertise in coding accuracy and data analysis. Proven ability to enhance coding practices and collaborate effectively with providers to ensure compliance and optimize reimbursements.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Records Technician

Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg
05.2008 - Current
  • Performs, reviews, analyzes medical data in medical records to assign codes for diseases, Injury diagnoses and procedures for reimbursements of hospital and services rendered.
  • Accurately coded Inpatient records by using standard references to determine principal diagnoses and procedures.
  • Clarified conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous medical documentation by querying providers using Solventum 3M 360 Encompass, ensuring accurate coding of principal and PCS diagnoses.
  • Military Health System Coding Guidelines/coding Guidance. The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding manuals for coding and reporting. AHA coding Clinic and Coder's Desk Reference on 3M360 software.
  • Utilized various software applications to generate reports and presentations for group briefings on coding practices.
  • Productivity is measured based on the number if Inpatient encounters coded in 30 day period timeframe.
  • Mandatory training in Relias, JKO and coding training required prior to suspense date such as HIPPA and Cyber awareness are to be current at all times.

Annotates information regarding completion of work on the consolidated worklog to maintain workflow and to communicate with other Inpatient workers.

Compiled and submitted monthly and daily productivity logs within designated deadlines to maintain workflow transparency.

SUPERVISOR :Roselee Campbell

Achieved grade GS-8, reflecting advanced skills and responsibilities.

Medical Records Technician

Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg
05.2008 - 05.2023
  • limited training to peers(co-workers) and advises on the proper documentation of encounters.
  • SUPERVISOR: Cheryl Daniels
  • Grade:GS-8

Medical Records Technician

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
Fort Polk
01.2002 - 05.2008
  • Coded diseases, injury diagnoses, acuity, and procedures in ambulatory settings and specialties, ensuring accuracy by utilizing resources like the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
  • Conducted peer-to-peer educational briefings on coding, enhancing team knowledge of the Ambulatory Data Module (ADM) for data entry and retrieval.
  • supervisor: Barbara Dillon

Medical Records Technician(OA)

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
Fort Polk
07.1995 - 12.2001
  • Acted as point of contact in the Medical Treatment Facility for liability claims. Screened medical treatment records and provided initial notification to staff judge advocate of possible tort liability claims.
  • Processed official requests from security officers for screening medical records, facilitating the acquisition of necessary information for security clearance evaluations requested by Defense Investigation, CID, and MPI.
  • Reviewed official requests from line of duty investigating officer and extracted relevant information from medical records to support investigations.
  • Received written requests from the commander of a service member for results of a blood alcohol test performed in the emergency room.
  • Compiles pertinent data and prepares birth certificates for the medical treatment facility. Collects and compiles information on vital statistics. Secures and verifies needed information and vital data for birth certificates in accordance with applicable state laws.Coordinates with attending physician, patient, next of kin and state officials in completetion of certificates. Transmits completed original birth certificate to state officials.
  • SUPERVISOR: MSgt Patricia Liddell
  • Grade:GS-5

Medical Records Clerk(OA)

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
Fort Polk
07.1993 - 07.1995
  • Checked patient eligibility for care upon admission to medical treatment facility and collected data for Composite Health Care System (CHCS), ensuring accurate health insurance information was recorded.
  • Generated and distributed daily reports to internal and external facilities, facilitating timely access to critical information.
  • SUPERVISOR: Sgt Walter Benjamin
  • GRADE: GS-5

Education

Certification - Certification

American Academy Of Professional Coders
06-1996

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
09-1990

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
08-1977

Skills

  • Medical coding
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Electronic health records
  • Documentation compliance
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Medical Records Technician

Womack Army Medical Center
05.2008 - Current

Medical Records Technician

Womack Army Medical Center
05.2008 - 05.2023

Medical Records Technician

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
01.2002 - 05.2008

Medical Records Technician(OA)

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
07.1995 - 12.2001

Medical Records Clerk(OA)

Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital
07.1993 - 07.1995

Certification - Certification

American Academy Of Professional Coders

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology

Jackson State University
Loretta Finnie