Kim Nguyen
About Kim Nguyen
Kim Nguyen is a Clinical Documentation Educator with extensive experience in medical coding and documentation. Currently employed at Envision Healthcare and SCP Health, Nguyen has a strong background in healthcare compliance and expertise in ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Kim Nguyen has been employed at Envision Healthcare as a Clinical Documentation Educator since 2021. In this role, she focuses on improving clinical documentation practices within the organization. Her responsibilities include educating healthcare professionals on documentation standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position builds on her extensive experience in medical coding and documentation.
Current Role at SCP Health
In addition to her role at Envision Healthcare, Kim Nguyen has served as a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist at SCP Health since 2017. Located in the Lafayette, Louisiana Area, she works to enhance the quality of clinical documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Her expertise in coding systems supports her efforts in this position.
Previous Experience in Medical Coding
Prior to her current roles, Kim Nguyen worked at Conifer Health Solutions as a Remote Outpatient Surgical & Inpatient Coder from 2015 to 2017. She also had a brief tenure at NP HealthResources as a Remote Contract Coder in 2015 and worked as a Scribe at ProScribe in the same year. These positions provided her with foundational experience in medical coding and documentation.
Education and Expertise
Kim Nguyen earned a Bachelor's of Science in Health Information Management from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. She possesses expertise in both ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems, which are essential for accurate medical documentation. Additionally, she has strong skills in software documentation, contributing to the efficiency of clinical documentation processes.
Background in Medical Compliance
Kim Nguyen has a robust background in medical compliance, focusing on adherence to healthcare regulations and standards. Her experience in clinical documentation and coding has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to ensure that healthcare practices meet legal and regulatory requirements.