Deborah Hibbert
About Deborah Hibbert
Deborah Hibbert is a Clinical Documentation Integrity specialist with extensive experience in educating physicians and improving patient care through documentation support. She has worked at Honest Medical Group since 2022 and has a strong background in medical billing and coding.
Work at Honest Medical Group
Deborah Hibbert has been serving as a Clinical Documentation Integrity professional at Honest Medical Group since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing patient care and provider efficiency through comprehensive documentation support. Her responsibilities include educating physicians to improve their knowledge and efficiency in clinical documentation practices.
Previous Experience in Clinical Documentation
Before joining Honest Medical Group, Deborah worked as a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist at Essentia Health from 2021 to 2022. Her role involved improving clinical documentation processes to ensure accurate and complete patient records. Additionally, she served as a Risk Adjustment Coder at University Physicians' Association, Inc. in 2021, where she focused on coding and documentation related to risk adjustment.
Education and Certifications
Deborah studied at Pellissippi State Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Interior Design. She holds several professional certifications, including Certified Professional Coder, Certified Professional Medical Auditor, and Certified Risk Coder, which demonstrate her expertise in medical coding and auditing.
Expertise in Electronic Medical Records
Deborah has advanced expertise in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, having served as a super user for the NextGen EMR system. This experience highlights her proficiency in utilizing technology to enhance clinical documentation and improve workflow efficiency within healthcare settings.
Background in Medical Billing and Coding
Deborah has a strong background in medical billing and the CPT/HCPC prior authorization processes. This knowledge supports her work in clinical documentation integrity, ensuring that documentation aligns with billing requirements and regulatory standards.