Linda Michael, RHIT, CCS
Sr. Auditor

Ms. Michael has more than 30 years of experience in the field of health information management (HIM) and coding, including extensive knowledge in ICD-9-CM and HCPCS coding systems.  She possess extensive knowledge of MS-DRG assignment  and physician documentation. 

Other experiences include:

• DRG Compliance Auditor for nationwide healthcare consulting group
• Director of Medical Records
• Coding Supervisor
• Release of Information Technician
• HIM Inpatient Coding Abstractor
• Inpatient Case Management - admission and continued stay reviews for Hospital Utilization Management, using InterQual criteria.   

Other professional accomplishments:

• Clinical Data Assessment and review of physician documentation
• Education of Coding personnel to improve coding skills and conform to recent regulations and guidelines
• Assisting with Attorney and RAC Defense Reviews (Recovery Audit Contractor)
• Department Re-design; backlog coding
• Inpatient Coding and abstracting for large teaching hospital including: transplant services, Children’s Hospital, Neonatology, Cancer Research, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, PRO Review
• Coding of psychiatric, substance abuse, and inpatient treatment records

Professional memberships:

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Student Mentor 2006-2007
• Health Care Compliance Association (HCCS)