Classes

Office Hours

Course	Location	Time
General	236	M,Tu,W,Th 12:30pm–3:00pm
General	By appointment	M,Th 9:00am–12:00pm
General	By appointment	F 9:00am–3:00pm
IN CLASS - HI 235 Classification & Indexing Systems II	208	W 8:15am–11:50am
IN CLASS - HI 260 Alternate Healthcare Settings	501	Th 8:15am–11:50am

Biography

Leah Grebner, MS, RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA has 20+ years of experience in the Health Information Management career field. Her diverse background includes acute care inpatient and outpatient, home health, skilled nursing, physician office, and consulting in a variety of settings. She enjoys sharing her passion for this career field, not only through teaching, but also by volunteering with professional organizations at the regional, state, and national levels.

Leah is currently a member of the AHIMA Council on Excellence in Education Curriculum Workgroup, the AHIMA Associate Educator Coalition, and the AHIMA Consumer Engagement Practice Council. Her greatest area of passion in the Health Information Management field is provision of education to the public regarding personal health records and health literacy. This has also inspired her to pursue her dissertation research study related to promoting health literacy. Leah enjoys being actively involved in professional organizations, giving presentations, and writing for both professional and layperson audiences. Her most recent project was an ICD-10-CM/PCS textbook, which was published in February 2012.

Leah was awarded the Literary Legacy Triumph Award by the American Health Information Management Association in 2012.

CERTIFICATION

Fellow of American Health Information Management Association (2008)

Registered Health Information Administrator, No. 26180(2003)

Registered Health Information Technician, No. 40753(1996)Certified Coding Specialist, No. C09047 (1996)

AWARDS

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Literary Legacy Triumph Award (2012)

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) FORE Scholarship (2004)

Clarence E. Baker Scholarship awarded from the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria (2004 – 2007)

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

“Consumer-Facing Health Information Practices" (2012)

Contributing author for Journal of AHIMA 83, no.9 September 2012): 60-63.

“Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS in the Classroom: Countdown to 2014” (2012)

Contributing author for Journal of AHIMA 83, no.6 (June 2012): 68-73.

Medical Coding: Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (2012)

Published by McGraw-Hill; ISBN 0073402214

“Teaching the Future: An Educational Response to the AHIMA Core Model” (2011)

AHIMA Educational Strategies Committee, Journal of AHIMA 82, no.10 (October 2011): 34-38.

“Advancing the Academic Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS” (2010)

AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academic Transition Workgroup, Journal of AHIMA 81, no.6 (June 2010): 62-66

"Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS— An Academic Timeline" (2009)

AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academic Transition Workgroup, Journal of AHIMA 80, no.4 (April 2009): 59-64

Ethics Case Studies for Health Information Management (2008)

Published by Delmar Cengage Learning; ISBN 13: 9781418049300, ISBN 10: 1418049301

"HIM Principles in Health Information Exchange" (2007)

AHIMA e-HIM Workgroup on HIM in Health Information Exchange, Journal of AHIMA 78, no.8 (September 2007)

“Classification of Coagulopathy” (2005)

Journal of AHIMA 76, no. 9. (2005, November-December) Co-authored with Mary Stanfill

“Describe More Details With New Diagnosis Codes for 2005” (2004)

(2004, August). Clinical Coding and Reimbursement, 57-59

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

National

"The World of Imagination: Dreaming of Ways to Introduce ICD-10-PCS into the Classroom" (2012)

American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education, Orlando, FL

"Fundamentals of Good Syllabus Construction" (2012)

Co-presented with Cindy Glewwe, American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education, Orlando, FL

"Integrating ICD-10 Into the Curriculum: The Hybrid Phase" (2010)

American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education, New Orleans, LA

"ICD-10 Panel: Open Questions on ICD-10" (2010)

American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education, New Orleans, LA

“Transitional Instructional Design to Accommodate ICD-10-CM/PCS” (2009)

American Health Information Management Association Audio seminar, Chicago, IL

“Curriculum Impact/Practice Brief Panel” (2009)

American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education, Las Vegas, NV

“ICD-10: Ready or Not, Here it Comes!” (2008)

American Association of Medical Assistants Annual Conference, Rosemont, IL

“Addition of Online Component to Professional Practice Experience” (2008)

American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education, Louisville, KY

“How to Address Practice Problems Through Applied Research” (2007)

American Health Information Management Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA

“Introduction to Research” (2007)

American Health Information Management Association Assembly on Education, Chicago, IL

“HIM Careers Evolving With E-HIM and Other New Technology” (2006)

Poster Presentation at American Health Information Management Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO

“Coding with Operative Notes” (2005)

American Health Information Management Association, Audio seminar, Chicago, IL

“Hospital Outpatient Reporting – Modifiers” (2005)

American Health Information Management Association, Audio seminar, Chicago, IL

“ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines” (2004)

American Health Information Management Association, Audio seminar, Chicago, IL

“ICD-10 is Coming. Are You Ready?” (2004)

Brim Healthcare Annual Convention, Nashville, TN

State

“Does Your Career Need an Extreme Makeover?” (2005)

Illinois Health Information Management Association Annual Meeting, Lincolnshire, IL

“Medicaid ER Coding Changes In Illinois” (2004)

Illinois Health Information Management Association Hot Topic Meeting, Melrose Park, IL

“Medicaid ER Coding Changes In Illinois” (2004)

Illinois Health Information Management Association Hot Topic Meeting, East Peoria, IL

Regional

“Non-Traditional Options for HIM Career Growth” (2013)

Central Illinois Health Information Management Association Quarterly Educational Meeting, Midstate College, Peoria, IL

“Health Literacy” (2012)

Central Illinois Health Information Management Association Quarterly Educational Meeting, Midstate College, Peoria, IL

“Coding Roundtable” (2012)

Panel member for Central Illinois Health Information Management Association Quarterly Educational Meeting, Midstate College, Peoria, IL

“Transition from Practitioner to Teacher” (2011)

Panel member for Central Illinois Health Information Management Association Quarterly Educational Meeting, Midstate College, Peoria, IL

“Update on Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS” (2010)

Central Illinois Health Information Management Association Quarterly Educational Meeting, Midstate College, Peoria, IL

“Academic Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS” (2010)

Central Illinois Health Information Management Association Quarterly Educational Meeting, Midstate College, Peoria, IL

“Electronic Health Records” (2007)

McClean County Medical Assisting Association Education Day, Peoria, IL

“Consulting Careers in Health Information Management” (2005)

Presentation to Senior class Health Information Management majors. Illinois State University, Normal, IL

“Master Your Chargemaster” (2004)

Central Illinois Quarterly Educational Meeting, Peoria, IL

“Alternative Career Settings in Health Information Management” (2004)

Presentation to Senior class Health Information Management majors. Illinois State University, Normal, IL

“Coding Roundtable” (2003)

Central Illinois Quarterly Educational Meeting, Morton, IL,

“ICD-9-CM Coding Changes for 2004” (2003)

Central Illinois Quarterly Educational Meeting, Morton, IL,

Workshops

“AHIMA MyPHR” (2007 – 2011)

Trained presenter for AHIMA MyPHR Community Education Campaign

“Coding and Auditing” (2009)

Workshop series for University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, January - March 2009

OFFICES HELD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

National

Member of AHIMA Council on Excellence in Education (2012)

Member of AHIMA Consumer Health Practice Council (2012)

Member of AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS in the Classroom Workgroup (2012)

Member of AHIMA Member of AHIMA Educational Strategies Committee (2009 – 2011)

Member of AHIMA Co-chair of ICD-10 Academic Transition Workgroup (2008 – 2009)

Member of AHIMA AHIMA Multinational Curriculum Committee (2008)

Member of FORE Research Committee (2006 – 2008)

Member of AHIMA HIM Principles in eHIM Workgroup (2006 – 2007)

State

Regional Director, Illinois Health Information Management Association (2010 – 2011)

Director of Communication, Illinois Health Information Management Association (2004 – 2006)

Chairman, Speaker subcommittee for Illinois Health Information Management Association Annual Meeting (2005)

Co-Chairman, Speaker subcommittee for Illinois Health Information Management Association Annual Meeting (2004)

Regional Director, Illinois Health Information Management Association (2002 – 2003)

Regional

Past-President, Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (2011 – 2012)

President, Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (2010 – 2011)

President-Elect, Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (2009 – 2010)

Past-President, Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (2003 – 2004)

President, Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (2002 – 2003)

President-Elect, Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (2001 – 2002)

MEMBERSHIPS

American Health Information Management Association (1995 – 2013)

Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (1995 – 2013)

Illinois Health Information Management Association (1995 – 2013)

International Federation of Health Information Management Associations (2006 – 2013)

American Medical Informatics Association (2006 – 2008)

Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (2008 - 2013)

Education

• PhD in Health Services, Specialization in Community Health Promotion and Education (Pursuing)
  Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

  Dissertation: "Application of Health Literacy Readiness Model to Increase Effectiveness of Health Literacy Educational Intervention"

• AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academy, Las Vegas, NV, 2009
  American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

  A workshop combining two online courses, providing basic training in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, and three days of face-to-face training focused on engaging the trainer with in-class intermediate and advanced ICD-10 coding exercises.

• Master of Science in Health Service Administration, 2005
  University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
• Bachelor of Business Administration - Healthcare Management Concentration, 2003
  Midstate College, Peoria, IL
• Associate degree in Medical Records Technology, 1996
  Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL

  Additional courses included: Microsoft Office 97, COBOL programming

• Certificate in Medical Record Technology, 1996
  American Health Information Management Association, Chicago, IL

  Passed Certified Coding Specialist exam in July 1996 and Accredited Record Technician exam in October 1996

• Attended Nursing Program, 1990
  Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing, Peoria, IL
• Attended as Chemistry/Biology major, Music minor, 1988
  Bradley University, Peoria, IL

  Classes included: Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, Nutrition, Literature, Art, and Music

Work Experience

• McGraw-Hill (2010–present)
  Author

  Medical Coding: Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
  ISBN: 0073402214

• Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL (2009–2010)
  PRN Coder

  Coding inpatient and outpatient records on a PRN basis for acute care hospital.
  www.proctor.org

• Delmar Cengage Learning (2008–2009)
  Author

  Ethics Case Studies for Health Information Management
  ISBN 13: 9781418049300
  ISBN 10: 1418049301

• Midstate College, Peoria, IL (2005–present)
  Director, Health Information Technology
• Maxim Coding Solutions, Gardena, CA (2004–2005)
  Remote Coder

  Remote coding for inpatient and outpatient records, including VA accounts.
  
  www.maximhealthinformationservices.com

• Midstate College, Peoria, IL (2002–2005)
  Adjunct Faculty, Department of Allied Health, Midstate College

  Evening instructor for AH 200, Medical Office Procedures III (coding)

• OSF Home Care, Peoria, IL (2001–2002)
  Supervisor of Health Information

  Supervised of 7-9 office employees, prepared monthly statistics, and applied knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party billing regulations.

• YPRO Corporation, Corydon, IN (2000–2004)
  Manager of Remote Coding and Development

  Managed coders working out of their homes, development of educational material for internal and external use, quality and compliance audits for work done by coders and auditors, tracking regulatory changes for clients and internal staff, marketing services to healthcare facilities, and presentation of education seminars. Subcontractor from November 2000 through November 2002; became a full-time employee in December 2002.
  
  
  www.yprocorp.com

• Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL (2000–2005)
  Adjunct Instructor, Department of Health Occupations

  Evening instructor for HEOCC 040, Introduction to CPT Coding

• Methodist Medical Center of Illinois, Peoria, IL (1997–1998)
  PRN Coder

  Coded inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation records for acute care hospital on PRN basis.

• Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL (1994–2001)
  Coder

  Coded records for acute care hospital inpatient, outpatient diagnostic, emergency department, addiction treatment, and skilled nursing services.

• Peoria Family Medicine, Peoria, IL (1991–1992)
  Transcriptionist

  Transcribed dictated reports and correspondence for Dr. Les Johnson and Dr. Henry San German.

• Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL (1989–1994)
  Clerical

  Held various clerical positions including outpatient diagnostic clerk, outpatient surgery clerk, abstractor, and quality assurance abstractor.

Awards and Certifications

• AHIMA Literary Legacy Triumph Award, 2012
• Fellow of American Health Information Management Association (FAHIMA), 2008

  Fellow of American Health Information Management Association.
  The AHIMA Fellowship Program is a program of earned recognition for AHIMA members who have made significant and sustained contributions to advancement of the Health Information Management (HIM) discipline through meritorious service, excellence in professional practice, excellence in HIM education, and advancement of the profession through innovation and knowledge sharing. Individuals who earn fellowship may use the designation Fellow of the American Health Information Management Association (FAHIMA). The names of these individuals will be maintained in the AHIMA Registry of Fellows.
  For additional information and a list of Fellows, go to http://www.ahima.org/fellow

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), 2003
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), 1996
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), 1996

Links

• AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

  Official website for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• CAHIIM

  The Health Information Technology AAS degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Graduates of a CAHIIM-accredited program are eligible to take the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam.

• Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (CIHIMA)

  Official website for the Central Illinois Health Information Management Association (CIHIMA)

• Classification of Coagulopathy

  (Accessible by AHIMA Members only)
  
  This Coding Notes column addresses some of the questions surrounding the correct coding of coagulopathy. The column also explains coagulopathy and the effects of anticoagulation therapy.
  
  
  "Classification of Coagulopathy." Journal of AHIMA 76, no. 9. (2005, November -December) Co-authored with Mary Stanfill
  
  PMID: 16333951 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

• Ethics Case Studies for Health Information Management

  ISBN 13: 9781418049300
  
  ISBN 10: 1418049301

• For AHIMA Member, Fellowship is Only the Beginning

  AHIMA Advantage, September 1, 2008

• HI Careers

  An online resource that is valuable for students seeking direction in their career path, providing information about the diverse career options for health information students.

• HIM Principles in Health Information Exchange

  AHIMA e-HIM Workgroup on HIM in Health Information Exchange
  AHIMA Practice Brief, AHIMA Journal, AHIMA E-HIM Task Force Report
  9/2/07
  HIE initiatives must focus on more than their IT model. They must make important early decisions on HIM issues that hard-wire data quality, privacy, and security into the network, ensuring the goals of improved patient safety and quality of care are met.
  
  
  "HIM Principles in Health Information Exchange." Journal of AHIMA 78, no.8 (September 2007) AHIMA e-HIM Workgroup on HIM in Health Information Exchange.

• Illinois Health Information Management Association (ILHIMA)

  Official website for the Illinois Health Information Management Association (ILHIMA)

• Medical Coding: Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

  Medical Coding: Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS is a comprehensive walkthrough of the new ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems for coders in every part of healthcare. It covers the fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and documentation, essential to understanding the importance of code selection. In-depth chapters on body systems, signs and symptoms, injuries, and health status provide the full picture of diagnosis coding, preparing coders for ICD-10's new guidelines, terminology, and sequencing. Chapters on the brand-new format of ICD-10-PCS have you covered for the evolution in hospital coding.

• Perspectives in Health Information Management

  Perspectives in Health Information Management is a scholarly, peer-reviewed research journal whose mission is to advance health information management practice and to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between HIM professionals and others in disciplines supporting the advancement of the management of health information. The primary focus is to promote the linkage of practice, education, and research and to provide contributions to the understanding or improvement of health information management processes and outcomes.

• Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS: An Academic Timeline

  AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academic Transition Workgroup
  AHIMA Practice Brief
  4/2/09
  This practice brief provides a timeline of when and how academic institutions should start implementing ICD-10-CM/PCS in their curriculum over the next four years.
  
  AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Academic Transition Workgroup. "Transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS: An Academic Timeline" Journal of AHIMA 80, no.4 (April 2009): 59-64.