Erika Forsythe, Cpc, Crc
About Erika Forsythe, Cpc, Crc
Erika Forsythe is a Senior Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist at Highmark Inc., where she has worked since 2018. She holds CPC and CRC credentials from AAPC and has a background in medical coding and healthcare management.
Current Role at Highmark Inc.
Erika Forsythe serves as a Senior Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist at Highmark Inc. since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing clinical quality and implementing improvement strategies within the organization. Her extensive experience in quality improvement and risk adjustment coding contributes to her effectiveness in this position. Forsythe's tenure at Highmark has allowed her to leverage her skills to drive initiatives that improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Highmark Inc.
Prior to her current role, Forsythe worked at Highmark Inc. as a Quality Improvement Specialist/Risk Adjustment Coding Clinician from 2017 to 2018. During her one-year tenure, she developed expertise in risk adjustment coding and quality improvement processes. This experience laid the foundation for her current responsibilities and enhanced her understanding of clinical quality metrics.
Education and Credentials
Forsythe holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical & Healthcare Management. She earned her Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential from AAPC in March 2015 and received her Certified Risk Coder (CRC) credentials in July 2017. These qualifications reflect her commitment to professional development and expertise in medical coding and risk adjustment.
Professional Development and Training
Forsythe has completed extensive training in her field, including ICD-10 training in September 2015. She has also completed 52 continuing education units as of May 2020, surpassing the required 40 units. This dedication to ongoing education ensures that she remains current with industry standards and practices.
Past Work Experience
Before joining Highmark, Forsythe held various positions in the healthcare sector. She worked as an HCC Risk Adjustment Medical Coder at UnitedHealth Group/Optum Shared Services for four months in 2015. Additionally, she was employed at Surgical Care Affiliates as a Front Office/Surgical Admissions/Physician Liaison from 2013 to 2016 and worked at CVS Pharmacy as an Assistant Manager from 2011 to 2014. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations.