Stephenie Kitchingham
CCS, ODS-C, MSCJ
- Role
- Certified Coding Specialist at CommonSpirit Health
- Location
- Fayetteville, AR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Stephenie Kitchingham
I am a dedicated healthcare data professional with a unique foundation in criminal…
Experience
Certified Coding Specialist
Jul 2025 — Present
As a Certified Coding Specialist at CommonSpirit Health, I ensure the integrity of clinical documentation through accurate, compliant, and timely coding practices. My role supports operational efficiency, revenue cycle optimization, and quality patient care across a diverse healthcare system.Key Responsibilities:🧾 Medical Record Review: Analyze patient records to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in alignment with AHIMA and CMS guidelines. Compliance & Accuracy: Maintain strict adherence to federal regulations, payer requirements, and internal audit standards to reduce denials and ensure ethical billing. Data Integrity: Contribute to the accuracy of health data used for reporting, research, and reimbursement by validating documentation and resolving discrepancies.🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with providers to clarify documentation and improve coding quality. System Proficiency: Utilize Epic and other EHR platforms to navigate clinical workflows and support seamless coding operations. Continuous Learning: Stay current with coding updates, payer policies, and industry trends through ongoing education and certification renewal.Skills: CPT Coding · ICD-10 · E/M Coding · Epic · Compliance · Revenue Cycle · AHIMA Standards · Remote Collaboration
Education
University of Central Missouri
Master's degree
2000 — 2002
Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
1994 — 1998
Rochester Community and Technical College
Associate of Applied Science
2018 — 2020
University of Arkansas Workforce Development
CCA
2022 — 2023
Missouri Southern State University
Associate of Science - AS
1994 — 1998
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