Ms. Vincent plays a pivotal role in reviewing patient records to ensure the accurate reflection of severity of illness in their patient population according to physician documentation.
FAIRMONT, WV, January 12, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kalee Vincent, MBA, RHIA, CDIP, CCDS-O, CCS, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With an impressive professional journey spanning over 16 years, Ms. Vincent has established herself as a respected figure in health information management. Currently serving as an enterprise system clinical documentation improvement (CDI) educator at West Virginia University-Medicine, Ms. Vincent plays a pivotal role in reviewing patient records to ensure the accurate reflection of severity of illness in their patient population according to physician documentation. Her expertise extends to educating a wide range of health care providers on the documentation standards mandated by the Centers for Medicare Services. These educational sessions cover not only the clinical indicators required to make the appropriate diagnosis but also the precise language necessary for patient diagnoses.
Before her current role, Ms. Vincent was a clinical documentation improvement specialist for inpatient services at West Virginia University-Medicine from 2022 to 2023. She previously held the position of lead hospital inpatient coding specialist at the same institution from 2018 to 2022, where she honed her skills and knowledge in medical coding. Her career also includes time as an inpatient remote medical coder with Precyse from 2015 to 2018 and as a coding specialist at West Virginia University-Medicine from 2008 to 2015. Throughout her career, she has achieved recognition as a speaker at both the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the National Conference of the American Health Information Management Association. In 2019, Kalee was also published as a co-author in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons where she shared her expertise on the impact of shifting reimbursement for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
Ms. Vincent's academic background laid the foundation for her professional achievements. She earned a Master of Business Administration in health care administration and management from West Liberty University in 2021, a Bachelor of Science in health care administration and management from the University of Cincinnati, and an Associate of Science in health information management from Fairmont State University. She also holds credentials as a Registered health information administrator (RHIA), Clinical documentation improvement practitioner (CDIP), Certified clinical documentation specialist (CCDS-O), and certified coding specialist (CCS). Her ambitious nature has been pivotal to her success. Ms. Vincent remained steadfast in her educational pursuits and career aspirations. Her hard work has not only resulted in a fulfilling career but also provided a comfortable life for her family.
Looking ahead, Ms. Vincent envisions an active engagement with her profession beyond her current remote operations. She aims to make site visits, speak at more national conferences, and potentially step into management or directorial roles while continuing to enjoy educating providers and improving communication skills within the health care system. Her future goals include launching a podcast, getting published, and expanding upon her existing work.
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