Karen Anderson
About Karen Anderson
Karen Anderson is a Clinical Data Quality Specialist with extensive experience in health informatics and medical coding. She has worked in various roles across multiple healthcare organizations, focusing on data integrity and quality assurance since 1996.
Current Role at Q-Centrix
Karen Anderson serves as a Clinical Data Quality Specialist at Q-Centrix since 2021. In this role, she reviews ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure code assignments to ensure compliance with registry specifications. She maintains a comprehensive data element database for each project and client site, focusing on data integrity. Additionally, she performs new abstractor orientation, enhancing team performance through EHR navigation and abstraction review.
Previous Experience in Clinical Informatics
Prior to her current position, Karen worked as a Senior Quality Information Specialist at Q-Centrix from 2019 to 2021. She has extensive experience in clinical informatics, having served as a Clinical Informatics Implementation Specialist at Alegent Creighton Health from 2011 to 2013. Her background also includes roles at Nebraska Methodist Health System, where she worked as an HIM EHR Data Integrity Analyst from 2013 to 2015.
Background in Health Information Management
Karen Anderson began her career in health information management as a Medical Records Clerk at Burgess Health Center from 1996 to 2000. She later transitioned to coding roles, including positions as an Outpatient Coder at Nebraska Methodist Health System and as a Coding Specialist and Lead Coder at Pyramid Healthcare Solutions. Her diverse experience spans over two decades in various healthcare settings.
Education and Qualifications
Karen earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Information/Medical Records Administration from Dakota State University, completing her studies from 1996 to 2000. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her roles within the healthcare industry.
Achievements in Quality and Data Management
Throughout her career, Karen has led and mentored teams of abstractors across 21 different projects and client sites, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. She conducts monthly abstraction and data audits to maintain high-quality standards before registry submission. Additionally, she utilizes Lean/Six Sigma methodologies in quality-related projects, focusing on Core Measures and Patient Safety Indicators.