Heather Py, RHIT, CCS, CHPS, RAC-CTA
Director of Health Information Management
Heather Py brings over twenty-five years of healthcare experience and expertise, with a focus in the long-term care profession. She holds an Associate in Science Degree in Health Information Management. Heather is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and is certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS). She is an active member of the North Carolina American Health Information Management Association (NCHIMA), as well as a member of Florida Health Care Association.
Heather is also an active member of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) and holds an advanced certification as Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC-CTA). She has an extensive background in healthcare compliance, medical coding, and electronic health record implementation.
SShe is experienced with multiple Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems including MatrixCare, Sigmacare, Point Click Care (PCC), and Answers on Demand (AOD).
Heather’s expertise supports her client’s work including, but not limited to:
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Training of Medical/Health Information Personnel
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ICD-10-CM Coding Training (group and individual educational programs)
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Diagnosis coding reviews (working with medical/nursing/rehabilitation)
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Evaluation and Implementation of Medical/Health Information Department processes
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Various Medical/Health Information Record Audits and Assessments
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EHR system evaluation, implementation, and support (on-site and remote)
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Participation in pre or mock survey compliance for Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Assistance with various CMS audits such as ADRs, MACs, RACs, ZPICs
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Medicare compliance systems such as pre-billing, also called triple/quad check process
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Interim Health Information Management and diagnosis coding services
In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and playing with her three cats. To learn more about Heather and her services please email her at heather@rbhealthpartners.com and or call us at 727.786.3032.