Paula Duren is a Certified Healthcare Compliance Professional with over 15 years of expertise in medical coding, auditing, and compliance leadership. She has a proven history of driving accuracy and efficiency in healthcare documentation and reimbursement processes. Paula leads initiatives that ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards while optimizing revenue integrity through advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
Paula’s auditing experience focuses on outpatient encounters, and specialty-specific reviews. She excels in identifying coding discrepancies, mitigating compliance risks, and implementing corrective action plans that safeguard organizational integrity. Her proficiency in leveraging audit data analytics enables her to uncover trends, reduce denials, and enhance coding accuracy across diverse service lines.
As a strategic leader, Paula collaborates across departments to strengthen compliance programs, streamline workflows, and deliver targeted training that elevates team performance. She is recognized for implementing innovative solutions that reduce risk, improve provider satisfaction, and enhance operational outcomes. Her commitment to excellence and ability to translate complex regulations into practical strategies make her an invaluable partner in achieving organizational goals.