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Twana Butler, CCS

Parallon HCA
Richmond
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented inpatient rehabilitation coder with a long track record in ICD-10-CM/PCS assignment, etiologic diagnosis selection, and discharge review. Strong background in 3M 360 Encoder, Cerner, UDSMR, and eRehabdata. Focused on compliant coding, accurate reimbursement, and timely resubmission support.

Work History

Coding Integrity Specialist III

3 Years 2 Months
Parallon HCA | 09.2023 - Current
  • Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS procedures to IRF-PAI items and UB04 for Inpatient Rehabilitation stays.
  • Thoroughly review H&P, IPOC, Progress notes, Physical , Occupational and Speech Therapy notes at admission to ensure the most adequate IGC and CMG selection.
  • Partner with Inpatient rehab providers to properly select the Etiologic Diagnosis and co-morbidities.
  • Concurrent/Interim Code records throughout patients rehab stay.
  • Work closely with PPS coordinators to query providers for clarification when medical record lacks required coding details
  • Review the entire record at Discharge including Case Management notes to assign Discharge Disposition and proper submission to CMS..
  • Good understanding of CMS Inpatient Rehabilitation Guidelines including 60% rule tracking.
  • Used EHR and coding software to process records and update patient accounts.
  • Protected confidential patient information while handling sensitive health records.
  • Analyzed denied claims and corrected documentation to support resubmission and payment recovery.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Coder

11 Years 6 Months
Sheltering Arms Institute | 03.2012 - 09.2023
  • Assigned and sequenced ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for accurate IRF-PAI and UB04 submissions.
  • Reviewed H&P, IPOC, progress notes, PT, OT and SLP for accurate selection of Etiologic Diagnosis and Impairment Group Code.
  • Concurrent coded accounts every day
  • Worked closely with PPS Coordinators and CDI for proper CMG
  • Queried providers for missing, inaccurate or incomplete documentation.
  • Completed Admission coding 4th day of rehab stay
  • Reviewed entire record at Discharge, including Case Management notes for proper selection of Discharge Disposition final submission to CMS
  • Utilized EHR, Encoder and Coding Book for proper coding selection.
  • Worked denials for coding edit
  • Maintained adherence to HIPAA, regulatory standards, and internal coding policies.

Education

Associate of Science - Meical Assisting

Bryant & Stratton College | Richmond, VA | 08-2004

CCS - Inpatient Coding

Creative Healthcare Concepts | Conyers, GA | 04-2020

Skills

Proficient in 3M 360 Encoder
Cerner
Expanse MTX
UDSMR
eRehabdata
Documentation management
High accuracy rate

Affiliations

  • AHIMA

Certification

Certified Coding Specialist

Timeline

Coding Integrity Specialist III

Parallon HCA
09.2023 - CurrentRead More

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Coder

Sheltering Arms Institute
03.2012 - 09.2023Read More

Creative Healthcare Concepts

CCS from Inpatient Coding
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Bryant & Stratton College

Associate of Science from Meical Assisting
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Twana Butler, CCS