Paul Zoutendyk
About Paul Zoutendyk
Paul Zoutendyk is a Health Info Coder I at Scripps Health in the Greater San Diego Area, with extensive experience in health information management and Epic certifications.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Paul Zoutendyk currently serves as a Health Info Coder I for Outpatient Revenue Management at Scripps Health, located in the Greater San Diego Area. In this role, he is responsible for assigning ICD-10 codes for emergency room, outpatient, and radiology accounts. Additionally, he assigns the correct Evaluation and Management (E&M) levels, injection and infusion charges, and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes.
Previous Positions at Scripps Health
Prior to his current role, Paul was a Credentialed Epic Trainer specializing in Health Information Management (HIM), Identity, and Business Intelligence (Cogito) at Scripps Health in La Jolla, California, from 2016 to 2018. Concurrently, he also worked as a High Quality Control Indexer in the Health Information Management department. Both positions allowed him to leverage his expertise in health information systems and quality control.
Experience at Casa de Amparo
From 2014 to 2016, Paul Zoutendyk served as Coordinator for Health Information Management at Casa de Amparo in San Marcos, California. During his tenure, he focused on developing and coordinating a medical records department, ensuring the accurate and efficient management of health information for the organization.
Education and Certifications
Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Mesa Community College, obtained between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician from Ferris State University from 2010 to 2012. He holds Epic certifications in Health Information Management (HIM), Identity, and Cogito, enhancing his proficiency in electronic health records and data management.
Career Beginnings and Other Roles
Paul's early career included notable positions such as Medical Records Analyst/Coder at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Billing Ops Analyst at Mitchell International in San Diego. These roles laid the foundation for his extensive experience in medical coding, billing operations, and health information management.