Cecilia Charles, RHIA
Clinical Development Analyst
Coding and Classification
Cecilia Charles, RHIA, has been with 3M for three years. She has worked in the healthcare industry over 30+ years with specialty coding in OP coding with focus on emergency and ancillary coding. Her previous experience involved implementation of EMR and coding software, which included 3M CodeRyte and 3M 360 Encompass. She is a member of AHIMA and is an approved ICD-10-CM Trainer.
Cecilia earned her BS in Health Information Management from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. She spends her free time traveling and researching ancestry.
All Posts By Cecilia Charles
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October 4th, 2019 / By Cecilia Charles, RHIA
The summer months have passed us by and autumn is here which means flu and cold season is upon us. But wait, we are just beginning to heal from the […]
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June 14th, 2019 / By Cecilia Charles, RHIA
Can you remember when you began your journey in the HIM coding world? Well, it’s truly been a while for me. Over the years, I have been a leader, instructor […]
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October 15th, 2018 / By Cecilia Charles, RHIA
In today’s electronic world, is it possible to go completely paperless? Have you adapted to this new Jetsons-type world? Although it seems like yesterday, over a decade ago I managed […]
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May 14th, 2018 / By Cecilia Charles, RHIA
This month, many cities across the U.S. will walk in support of mental health to help raise awareness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), there is a […]
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October 18th, 2017 / By Cecilia Charles, RHIA
Each year, we recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer effects around 252,000 women and 2,400 men each year. Early detection and prevention can be achieved by performing […]