Cathy Flynn
About Cathy Flynn
Cathy Flynn serves as the DRG Validation Lead Auditor at Cloudmed and has worked as a CDI-Coding Educator at Mission Health since 2018. With a background in medical coding and auditing, she has held various roles in healthcare, contributing to quality assurance and training initiatives.
Work at Cloudmed
Cathy Flynn has been employed at Cloudmed as a DRG Validation Lead Auditor since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) coding. Her work involves conducting audits and validating coding practices to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. Flynn's expertise contributes to the overall quality of coding and billing processes within the organization.
Current Role at Mission Health
Since 2018, Cathy Flynn has worked at Mission Health as a CDI-Coding Educator. In this position, she focuses on educating clinical documentation improvement (CDI) and coding staff. Flynn's role includes developing training materials and providing guidance to enhance coding accuracy and compliance. Her contributions support the organization's efforts in maintaining high standards in clinical documentation.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Cathy Flynn has held various positions in the healthcare field prior to her current roles. She served as a CDI and Coding Manager at St Francis Hospital from 2018 to 2019. Before that, she worked as a Coding Supervisor at Cooper Thomas LLC for nine months in 2016 to 2017. Additionally, Flynn was an inpatient coder/auditor at DT-Trak Consulting, Inc from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of coding and auditing processes.
Education and Certifications
Cathy Flynn studied at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, where she earned a Medical Coding Certificate from 2001 to 2002. This educational background has provided her with foundational knowledge in medical coding practices. Flynn's training supports her current roles in auditing and education within the healthcare industry.
Quality Assurance and Training Initiatives
In her career, Cathy Flynn has been involved in quality assurance initiatives and training development. She performed quality reviews and assisted in creating training plans for various departments within the Consolidated Patient Account Center (CPAC). Flynn also developed and implemented a Quality Assurance Program, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing coding accuracy and compliance in healthcare settings.