Rochelle M. Nichols, RHIT

Associate Director of Coding, URMC and affiliates; University of Rochester, Highland Hospital Division
Presentation: Collaborative Approach to Improving Coding and Documentation on the Neurology Service

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: 

• Director, Health Information Management Services/Joint Commission Coordinator, St James Mercy Hospital, Hornell NY;
• Instructor/Professional Practice Coordinator, State University of New York at Alfred, Alfred NY;
• Associate Director, Regional Practice Operations, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY;
• Manager/Consultant, Regional Site Operations, Upstate Practice Management, Rochester, NY;
• Director of Claims Administration, Preferred Care, Rochester, NY

EDUCATION / DEGREES: 

• Rochester Institute of Technology
• Bachelor Degree in Health Systems Administration and Health Information Management
• Certificate in Health Systems Administration
• State University of New York at Alfred
• AAS Degree in Medical Record Technology/Health Information Management

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:

• AHIMA
• NYHIMA
• RRHIMA
• CPC
• HFMA

OTHER CONTRIBUTING DATA:

• Board member of the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee for Alfred State College.