Katherine Kozlowski

About Katherine Kozlowski

Dynamic healthcare executive specializing in revenue cycle optimization, clinical…

Experience

1. Business Owner

   Back-Up Services

   Jan 2018 — Present

   Instrumental in enhancing organizational knowledge and optimizing operational efficiency within the healthcare industry. My responsibilities include: Educating HIM and ancillary staff to enhance overall organizational knowledge and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Conducting comprehensive coding reviews for Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) codes to ensure accuracy and maximize reimbursement.Recognizing the importance of education, I co-authored the query practice brief that assisted standardized education requirements across the HIM network. This initiative improved query practices and empowered staff to address complex documentation challenges effectively.Profile Summary:Experienced healthcare revenue cycle professional with a proven track record of driving significant improvements in denial management and revenue optimization. Specializing in leveraging advanced data analytics tools and methodologies to identify denial trends, root causes, and opportunities for process enhancement. Led and contributed to multiple projects focusing on reducing denials by developing tailored denial templates targeting specific payers, review staff (physicians, clinicians, coders), and disease categories. These initiatives resulted in substantial reductions in denial rates and improved revenue capture. Additionally, implemented analytical holds to identify high denial accounts and collaborated cross-functionally to align charges, documentation, and quality metrics. A collaborative leader with a demonstrated ability to spearhead cross-functional initiatives, develop teams, and achieve measurable results in denial management and revenue cycle improvement. Passionate about driving operational excellence and enhancing financial performance in healthcare organizations.

Education

• Marist College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• The College of St. Scholastica

  Revenue Management and Compliance Certification

• The College of St. Scholastica

  Masters Certification

Skills

• Healthcare Information Technology
• Electronic Medical Record (Emr)
• Practice Management
• Physicians
• Hospitals
• Inpatient
• Revenue Cycle
• Hipaa
• U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
• Informatics
• Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
• Emr
• Ehr
• Medicare
• Healthcare Consulting
• Healthcare Management
• Health Information Management
• Medical Coding
• Medicaid