Karen Boyd
About Karen Boyd
Karen Boyd is an Inpatient Coding and Documentation Auditor II at Cloudmed, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Information/Medical Records Administration from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and has extensive experience in coding and clinical documentation across various healthcare organizations.
Work at Cloudmed
Karen Boyd has been employed at Cloudmed, an R1 company, since 2019. In her role as Inpatient Coding and Documentation Auditor II, she is responsible for auditing inpatient coding and ensuring compliance with documentation standards. Her experience in this position spans over five years, contributing to the company's focus on improving healthcare revenue cycle management.
Education and Expertise
Karen Boyd studied at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she focused on Health Information/Medical Records Administration. She earned her Bachelor's degree in this field after one year of study from 1989 to 1990. Additionally, she attended Kansas State University from 1986 to 1989, further enhancing her knowledge in health information management.
Background
Karen Boyd has a diverse professional background in coding and clinical documentation. She began her career at Jefferson Regional Medical Center as an Inpatient Coder from 2003 to 2008. Following this role, she worked at Sisters of Mercy Health System in various capacities, including Inpatient Coder, Coding Coordinator, and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, from 2008 to 2013. She later served as a Coding Consultant at himagine solutions from 2013 to 2019.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at Cloudmed, Karen Boyd held several positions that contributed to her expertise in coding and documentation. At Sisters of Mercy Health System, she worked as an Inpatient Coder and later as a Coding Coordinator. Her role as a Coding Consultant at himagine solutions further developed her skills in coding compliance and documentation improvement, where she worked for six years.