Katie Curry
UASI Welcomes Lora Council, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, as Client Success Manager
UASI is pleased to announce that Lora Council, RHIA, CDIP, CCS has joined the team as Client Success Manager. Lora brings more than 16 years of experience in inpatient coding, auditing, and leadership, along with a strong record of improving quality and client outcomes.
Before joining UASI, Lora served as DRG Assistant Manager at Machinify (formerly Varis, LLC), where she led a team of coders, managed performance across multiple health plans, and drove initiatives that improved coding accuracy and compliance. She also spent over a decade at LexiCode Corporation in leadership roles focused on coding quality, education, and client relations.
Lora earned her Bachelor’s in Health Information Management from the University of Cincinnati and an Associate’s in Health Information Technology from Scott Community College. She holds AHIMA credentials as an RHIA, CCS, CDIP and a microcredential in Inpatient Coding Auditing. Lora is also an Adjunct Instructor in the Health Information Management Program at Eastern Iowa Community College, where she teaches ICD-10-PCS and Quality Management.
“I am excited to join UASI and contribute to a company that values quality, collaboration, and client success,” said Lora Council. “My focus has always been on accuracy, education, and partnership, and I look forward to supporting UASI’s mission of excellence in healthcare auditing and documentation.”
The addition of Lora Council reflects UASI’s continued commitment to strengthening its leadership team with experienced professionals who bring both technical expertise and a passion for client service. Her background in coding quality, education, and operations supports UASI’s mission to help healthcare organizations optimize performance, improve accuracy, and enhance patient care.
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