Ginger Blackwood

Ginger Blackwood is a certified professional coder with credentials that include CPC, COC, CEMC, and ICD10, obtained through the American Academy of Professional Coders. With over 18 years of experience in coding, Ginger has specialized in Hospital Medicine coding, particularly focusing on initial history and physicals, subsequent care, discharge day management, and critical care. As a Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC), she also possesses expertise in provider documentation education and E/M auditing. Ginger has worked across various specialties, handling compliance and acquisition audits, as well as daily production coding. Throughout her career, she has served in roles such as E/M Coder at The Coding Network, E/M coder at Aviacode, Coding, Compliance, and Chronic Care Coordinator at Fimed Management Inc, and Director of Hospital Medicine Coding at Edelberg & Associates. Ginger Blackwood welcomes discussions regarding potential opportunities and can be contacted at 815.325.8035.