Rachel Mitchell Bshim

Rachel Mitchell has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Rachel Mitchell currently holds the position of Vice President Coding Operations at Xtend Healthcare, LLC since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Associate Vice President Mid-Revenue Cycle at the same company from July 2016 to March 2023. Rachel Mitchell also has experience as the Director of Coding Services at Xtend Healthcare, LLC from March 2012 to July 2016, and as the Coding Manager from June 2011 to March 2013.

Before joining Xtend Healthcare, LLC, Rachel worked as an Orthopedic Surgical Coder at St Francis Hospital from March 2009 to June 2011. Rachel Mitchell also served as a Code Based Reimbursement Analyst at West Georgia Health System from October 2009 to March 2010.

Rachel's previous experience includes roles such as Team Leader/HIPAA Compliance Officer at Medical Management Services, Inc. from April 2008 to October 2009, and Chargemaster Coordinator/HIM Supervisor at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital from June 2006 to April 2008.

Rachel Mitchell started their career at TeamHealth as an Accounts Receivable Manager from June 2003 to June 2006. Prior to that, Rachel worked at Dr. Michael W. Johnston as a Supervisor/HIPAA Compliance Officer from March 1997 to September 2003.

Overall, Rachel Mitchell has a diverse range of experience in healthcare coding management, revenue cycle analysis, compliance, and team leadership.

Rachel Mitchell obtained their Bachelor's degree in Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator from the University of Illinois Chicago between 2019 and 2022. Prior to that, they earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Chattahoochee Valley Community College from 1996 to 1998. Rachel also attended Smiths Station High School, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. In addition to their education, Rachel has obtained several certifications, including CIC from AAPC in 2016, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer from AHIMA in 2016, CRCR from HFMA in 2014, AHIMA Approved ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainer from AHIMA in 2013, COC from AAPC in 2007, and CPC from AAPC in 2004.