Alison Smith
About Alison Smith
Alison Smith is an HCC coder with extensive experience in medical coding and risk adjustment. She has worked at Insight Global since 2020 and has held various positions in the healthcare industry, demonstrating expertise in ICD-10 coding and Electronic Medical Record systems.
Work at Insight Global
Alison Smith has been employed at Insight Global as an HCC coder since 2020. In this role, she applies her expertise in ICD-10 coding to ensure accurate medical billing and risk adjustment. Her tenure at Insight Global has allowed her to contribute to various projects within the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing coding accuracy and compliance.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Coding
Prior to her current position, Alison Smith worked in several roles related to healthcare coding. She served as an HCC risk adjustment coder at Cotiviti for three months in 2019. Additionally, she held positions at RCM Technologies and North Texas Specialty Physicians, where she focused on risk adjustment coding from 2019 to 2020 and from 2017 to 2019, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Alison Smith has a strong educational background in medical coding. She studied at AAPC online education, achieving the Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) certification in 2020. She also obtained the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification after completing her studies in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she earned an Associate's degree in Nuclear Medical Technology from Forsyth Technical Community College between 1990 and 1993.
Background in Nuclear Medicine
Before transitioning to coding, Alison Smith worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Direct Diagnostic Services from 2013 to 2017. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in medical technology and patient care, which she later applied to her roles in healthcare coding.
Skills in Electronic Medical Records
Alison Smith possesses strong skills in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. Her proficiency in EMR enhances efficiency in healthcare documentation, allowing for improved patient data management and streamlined coding processes. This skill set is essential for maintaining accurate records in her current and previous roles.