Annette Telafor Backer

Annette Telafor Backer is an experienced HIM Manager at South County Health since November 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing hospital and physician coding accuracy and compliance, as well as facilitating improvements in HIM processes. An independent contractor for AAPC since August 2018, Annette contributes to course development for certification students and serves on advisory committees. As a Medical Billing and Coding Instructor at BOCES since March 2017, Annette teaches various medical courses. Previous roles include contract physician coder positions at AMN Healthcare and himagine solutions inc., along with a significant leadership role at Horizon Family Medical focused on risk adjustment coding. Early career experience involved revenue cycle management and corporate team leadership in the travel industry. Annette's diverse background spans over two decades in medical coding, auditing, and education.