Debby Thorington

Debby Thorington, CCS, has over 40 years of experience in the healthcare coding sector. Currently serving as Coding Manager at Ellis Medicine since November 2001, Debby oversees coding operations and manages a staff of 17, focusing on RAC audit appeals, coding audits, and DRG disputes. From November 2017 to June 2018, Debby worked as a Code Check Reviewer for AHIMA, addressing ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS coding inquiries for subscribers. Earlier in her career, Debby was a Data Quality Specialist at Albany Medical Center from September 1976 to October 2013, where responsibilities included inpatient coding. Debby received education from SUNY Schenectady County Community College.