Sarah McNeal, RHIA
Pennsburg
Summary
Detail-oriented health professional with extensive experience in accurately interpreting medical records and applying coding standards seeking to transition into healthcare IT. Skilled in data analysis, documentation management, and regulatory compliance with a strong foundation in revenue cycle workflows. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency. Eager to apply expertise in healthcare data and systems to support IT solutions that improve patient care and organizational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coding Specialist I, Hospital
Main Line Health Services
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Interpreted and analyzed medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines, using the 3M Encoder and manual coding pathways
- Researched discrepancies between documentation and billing information to resolve issues prior to submission.
- Ensured accurate documentation supports coding decisions by cross-referencing medical records, physician notes, and applicable regulations.
- Ensured accuracy in billing processes through regular audits, identifying discrepancies in providers listed
Analytics & Business Intelligence Intern
St. Luke's University Health Network
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Analyzed and trended hospital encounter and ambulatory data in Excel using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables to provide insights into the organization's performance.
- Consulted with management and actively participated in a risk adjustment and HCC coding project
- Interpret and analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights that drive business decisions
- Critically evaluate data quality and integrity, identifying discrepancies and implementing solutions to ensure accurate reporting
ICD-10 Tutor
Temple University
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provide comprehensive instruction on ICD-10 coding standards, including guidelines for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures.
- Developed and delivered training materials tailored to various learning styles, ensuring that students grasp complex medical coding concepts.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and providing targeted support.
Application Analyst Intern - Laboratory Systems
Universal Health Services
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assist in the configuration and maintenance of healthcare applications to ensure optimal functionality and user experience.
- Analyze and document user requirements to support the development and implementation of system enhancements within the Cerner system.
- Compiled multiple laboratory Cerner report catalogs in Microsoft Word.
- Participate in testing and validating system updates to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and organizational policies.
Virtual Tour Editor
Experience Media Productions
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Created screenshots and cropped and edited interior and exterior house images.
- Labeled rooms on two-dimensional floor plans and highlight reels
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
Hostess
Red Robin
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Greeted an average of 250 guests per day and escorted them to their tables
- Organized and scheduled reservations for customers daily both over the phone and in person
- Trained new employees on how to work the seating software and hospitality aspects
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly and professionally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2023
Skills
- Epic
- ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
- 3M Encoder
- CPT coding
- Tableau Desktop
- Tableau Prep
- SQL
- Microsoft Office (Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Revenue cycle management
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic health records navigation
- Healthcare IT
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation review
Certification
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association
Timeline
Coding Specialist I, Hospital
Main Line Health Services
09.2023 - 02.2025
Analytics & Business Intelligence Intern
St. Luke's University Health Network
04.2023 - 05.2023
ICD-10 Tutor
Temple University
02.2023 - 05.2023
Application Analyst Intern - Laboratory Systems
Universal Health Services
06.2022 - 08.2022
Virtual Tour Editor
Experience Media Productions
07.2021 - 07.2022
Hostess
Red Robin
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Temple University
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