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Jenny Gilder

MRA CHIM FHIMAA Life Member of HIMAA
Senior Advisor and Strategic Planning

Contact email:  jenny@thecodingcompany.com.au

Jenny has worked in the Health Information Management profession for many years, graduating in 1969.  Jenny had an eight year break in the 1980s when she worked as Director of Community Services for a large Sydney Metropolitan Council.  On return to the healthcare sector Jenny worked in the private sector before running her own contract company.

Jenny commenced using TCC for storage and clinical coding services and became well known to Keith Holden.  Due to ill health in her family, Jenny then worked for TCC for some time and tried to retire several times.

Jenny served on the HIMAA Board for some ten years and was President for two years.  Jenny also served on her local hospital Community Board of Advice and worked for a short time on the roll out of the My Health Record.  Jenny still serves HIMAA on the Advocacy and Leadership Committee, Fellowship Panel, Clinical Documentation Improvement competency Committee, Membership Committee and The Practice Quality and Safety Committee.

This new project with TCC had brought Jenny completely out of retirement mode as she assists TCC in its start-up.  Jenny is passionate about good quality clinical coding and data, mentoring young professionals as they embark on their careers and making sure the data and health records of all Australians is accurate and protected.

Linda has been working as a Health Information Manager for the last 30 years, since graduating from The University of Sydney in 1990.  Linda became one of the youngest Health Information Management professionals to manage the entire medical records service of one of the largest public health facilities in Australia.  During those years whilst gaining invaluable experience, Linda also volunteered her time to the Health Information Management Association of Australia whilst working on several committees, and was also invited to be a guest presenter at the University of Sydney.

For the last 20 years Linda has worked in private enterprise providing health services with quality Health Information Managers, Clinical Coders and coding auditors who bring with them a wealth of experience.  Linda’s ability to match the right staff to the needs of TCC clients is one of her strengths.  Linda was also recently the Chair of the HIMAA NCCH National Conference Committee for 4 years.

Linda has accepted a new role with TCC as Divisional Director of HIM, Coding & Auditing Services.  This is a challenging role and Linda looks forward to working with our clients and staff in strengthening the quality of HIM, coding and audit services domestically and internationally.

Linda Westbrook

Divisional Director

Contact email: linda@thecodingcompany.com.au

Linda Westbrook

CHIM  (BappSc HIM)
Divisional Director

Contact email: linda@thecodingcompany.com.au

Linda has been working as a Health Information Manager for the last 30 years, since graduating from The University of Sydney in 1990.  Linda became one of the youngest Health Information Management professionals to manage the entire medical records service of one of the largest public health facilities in Australia.  During those years whilst gaining invaluable experience, Linda also volunteered her time to the Health Information Management Association of Australia whilst working on several committees, and was also invited to be a guest presenter at the University of Sydney.

For the last 20 years Linda has worked in private enterprise providing health services with quality Health Information Managers, Clinical Coders and coding auditors who bring with them a wealth of experience.  Linda’s ability to match the right staff to the needs of TCC clients is one of her strengths.  Linda was also recently the Chair of the HIMAA NCCH National Conference Committee for 4 years.

Linda has accepted a new role with TCC as Divisional Director of HIM, Coding & Auditing Services.  This is a challenging role and Linda looks forward to working with our clients and staff in strengthening the quality of HIM, coding and audit services domestically and internationally.

Keith Holden

(BsocSc Econ)
Director

Contact email: keith@thecodingcompany.com.au

When the original The coding Company (TCC) was registered in 1999, TCC’S client base became the majority of private and public hospitals in Sydney. It didn’t take long before these were joined by other hospitals throughout NSW.  TCC’s professional services personnel are now in high demand locally and internationally including in the Middle East.

The new TCC was established in July 2019 to offer the same services with a greater emphasis on professional Health Information Management Services.  Founding and senior individual staff have returned to be a part of the new TCC.  The new TCC continues to maintain a close association with HIMAA and senior HIM professionals.

Julieanne graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management in 2003. Since then, Julieanne has worked in various roles within Health Information Services for NSW Health, but developed a primary interest in clinical coding. She completed her internal and external auditing certificate with La Trobe University, adding to her experience as a Clinical Coder and Auditor and her belief in continual education.

In recent years, she has joined The Coding Company working with coding teams in public and private hospitals across NSW and interstate. Julieanne understands the importance of auditing and how it can play a role in education, and has worked with TCC to educate coders at various hospitals in the Sydney area. She is now working with our team to develop and deliver the TCC Coding Webinars to  help coders to invest in their future by attending professional development events and keeping their coding skills up-to-date. 

Julieanne Lee

Clinical Coder, Auditor, Educator

Julieanne Lee

Clinical Coder, Auditor, Educator

Julieanne graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management in 2003. Since then, Julieanne has worked in various roles within Health Information Services for NSW Health, but developed a primary interest in clinical coding. She completed her internal and external auditing certificate with La Trobe University, adding to her experience as a Clinical Coder and Auditor and her belief in continual education.

In recent years, she has joined The Coding Company working with coding teams in public and private hospitals across NSW and interstate. Julieanne understands the importance of auditing and how it can play a role in education, and has worked with TCC to educate coders at various hospitals in the Sydney area. She is now working with our team to develop and deliver the TCC Coding Webinars to  help coders to invest in their future by attending professional development events and keeping their coding skills up-to-date. 

Clare Collinge

Clinical Coder, Auditor, CDI, Trainer and Assessor

Clare graduated from HIMAA with a Certificate of Clinical Coding in 2004. Clare has worked as a clinical coder for over fifteen years and more recently a coding auditor and clinical documentation specialist.  She has worked in both private and public hospitals, as well as having her own health information management company. Clare is a lifelong learner who graduated from RMIT (BAppSc) and is qualified as Clinical Coder and Auditor and most recently received certification as Trainer and Assessor. She prides herself on accurate and efficient coding of the highest quality. 

In recent months, she has followed her passion for documentation and has joined The Coding Company working with a focus on Clinical Documentation Integrity.  As an experienced Clinical Coder, Clare knows how important it is to invest in their future by attending professional development events and keeping all their skills up to date.  Clare has a passion for education and has recently graduated with a certificate of Training and Assessment.  Clare hopes to educate and mentor trainee coders and CDIs at various hospitals and is now working with our team to develop and deliver the TCC Clinical Documentation Integrity Webinars.

Hayley graduated as a Clinical Coder from HIMAA in 2008.

Since then, Hayley has worked across Australia, Qatar, and New Zealand in various roles within Clinical Coding Services. Hayley has extensive experience in public and private hospitals and has provided clinical coding education and auditing to a variety of hospitals as well as Clinical Documentation Improvement services. Hayley has worked with major tertiary facilities, small regional and specialist hospitals giving her considerable exposure and experience in all levels of casemix and AR-DRGs.

In addition to her coding qualifications, Hayley holds her Certificate IV Training & Assessment and has facilitated a range of coding education activities throughout her career.

Hayley is passionate about clinical coding auditing & education, clinical documentation improvement, data accuracy and integrity.

Hayley Niewerth

Clinical Coder, Educator

Hayley Niewerth

Clinical Coder, Educator

Hayley graduated as a Clinical Coder from HIMAA in 2008.

Since then, Hayley has worked across Australia, Qatar, and New Zealand in various roles within Clinical Coding Services. Hayley has extensive experience in public and private hospitals and has provided clinical coding education and auditing to a variety of hospitals as well as Clinical Documentation Improvement services. Hayley has worked with major tertiary facilities, small regional and specialist hospitals giving her considerable exposure and experience in all levels of casemix and AR-DRGs.

In addition to her coding qualifications, Hayley holds her Certificate IV Training & Assessment and has facilitated a range of coding education activities throughout her career.

Hayley is passionate about clinical coding auditing & education, clinical documentation improvement, data accuracy and integrity.

In Summary

TCC employs the best Clinical Coding, HIM and senior advisory staff who continue to serve the healthcare sector .  We have the depth of resources to be able to bring on board subject matter experts in audit costing and revenue cycle management, information technology and infrastructure planning as needed.

TCC have developed close ties with the industry sector we have served over many years and we believe our reputation as a good employer and excellent service provider is well known.  In our recent reincarnation phase we have entered into service agreements with some of the largest teaching hospitals in NSW, and our involvement within the private hospital sector is also now well established.

We are excited to have been welcomed back so warmly by a healthcare sector that is going through so many changes in classification, documentation improvement, quality, EMR and changes to infrastructure planning.  We look forward to working with you!