Leilani Edwards, Cpc, Crc
About Leilani Edwards, Cpc, Crc
Leilani Edwards is a Risk Adjustment Coding Manager with a background in Chemistry. She has worked at Pinnacle Medical Group and currently serves at Loma Linda University Health since 2018.
Work at Loma Linda University Health
Leilani Edwards has been serving as the Risk Adjustment Coding Manager at Loma Linda University Health since 2018. In this role, she oversees coding processes related to risk adjustment, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. Her responsibilities include managing coding staff, conducting audits, and implementing strategies to optimize coding accuracy and efficiency. This position allows her to contribute to the organization's mission of providing quality healthcare.
Previous Experience at Pinnacle Medical Group
Before joining Loma Linda University Health, Leilani Edwards worked at Pinnacle Medical Group as an HCC Coder from 2014 to 2018. During her four years in this position, she focused on coding for hierarchical condition categories, which play a crucial role in risk adjustment for healthcare providers. Her experience at Pinnacle Medical Group provided her with a solid foundation in coding practices and compliance.
Education in Chemistry
Leilani Edwards earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from California State University, San Bernardino. She attended the university from 2000 to 2005, completing her studies over a five-year period. This educational background has equipped her with analytical skills that are beneficial in her current role in healthcare coding and risk adjustment.