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Elizabeth A. Whitmer
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| Title: |
Professor of Health and Technology Information |
| Industry: |
Education |
| Type of Organization: |
College |
| Major Product/Service: |
Higher education |
| Expertise: |
Ms. Whitmer teaches medical coding, billing, legal compliance, HIPAA guidelines, privacy rules for health records, along with technology systems and security. She is responsible for specifically teaching Health Information Management and Supervision, Health Data Management/Reimbursement Methodologies, Medical Terminology, ICD-10 CM/PCS coding, ICD-9/ CPT-4 Coding, and Anatomy/Physiology. Ms. Whitmer is an AHIMA recognized ICD10 CM/PCS Trainer. She is also the owner of myhealthcarecoder.com. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
Florida |
| Affiliations: |
American Health Information Management Association; Florida Health Information Management Association; Southwest Florida Health Information Management Association; Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity; Association of Health Care Auditors and Educators; American Association of Professional Coders; Hospital Management Association; Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society |
| University/Degree: |
A.S., Science, International College, 1998; R.H.I.T.; C.C.S.; C.C.S.-P; A.H.D.I.-F |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Professional photography, sewing, cooking, equestrian, yoga, football, gardening, growing herbs |
| Honors & Awards: |
The International Association of Top Professionals, 2019-2020; AHIMA Triumph Award in Innovation, 2017; Educator/Mentor Award, Florida (FHIMA), 2011; Educator of the Year Award, Florida (FHIMA), 2010; Literary Award, State of Florida (FHIMA), 2007; Distinguished Service Award, Florida (FHIMA), 2005; Outstanding Professional Award, Florida (FHIMA), 2004; Literary Award, Florida (FHIMA), 2004; International College Student of the Year 1998 |
| Published Works: |
Articles; 2 patents |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Ms. Whitmer built a phone app for coders. She invented a coding keyboard for coders for which she received two patents. |
