Grier Gentry, Rhit, Cpc
About Grier Gentry, Rhit, Cpc
Grier Gentry is an ED Medical Coder at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with a background in medical coding and a diverse career in various roles. He holds an Associate's degree in Health Information/Medical Records Technology from DeVry University and a Master's degree from Ball State University.
Current Role at Addison Group
Grier Gentry serves as an ED Medical Coder at Vanderbilt University Medical Center through Addison Group. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the medical coding field for two years. In this role, he is responsible for accurately coding emergency department records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Previous Experience in Medical Coding
Prior to his current role, Grier Gentry worked as a Medical Coding Specialist at Amazon for six months in 2022. He also held positions as a Medical Coder 2 at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2020 to 2021 and as a DoD Medical Coder at Mindseeker, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. These roles provided him with extensive experience in remote medical coding.
Educational Background
Grier Gentry obtained an Associate's degree in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician from DeVry University, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Physiology from Purdue University, completed from 1992 to 1996, and a Master's degree from Ball State University, achieved from 1996 to 1998.
Diverse Professional Background
Grier Gentry has a varied professional background beyond medical coding. He worked as a Sr National Account Executive at International Sports Management, Inc. from 1998 to 1999 and as a Media Sales Consultant at South Bend Tribune from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he served as a Customer Service Representative at 1st Source Bank from 2013 to 2015.