Lasheka Cannon, Cpc
About Lasheka Cannon, Cpc
Lasheka Cannon, CPC, is a Physician Billing Coder I at UF Health Jacksonville, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in healthcare management and medical billing, she has over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Lasheka Cannon has been employed at UF Health Jacksonville since 2016, initially serving as a Special Biller for eight years. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of Physician Billing Coder I, where she has worked for five years. Her responsibilities include ensuring accurate medical billing and coding in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education and Expertise
Lasheka Cannon holds an Associate's degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant from Jones College-Jacksonville, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration/Management from Columbia Southern University between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, she obtained a College Diploma in Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder from Jones College-Jacksonville in 2010. Her expertise includes HIPAA compliance and strong skills in healthcare management and medical billing.
Background in Healthcare
Lasheka Cannon has a diverse background in the healthcare industry, having worked in various roles. She served as a Unit Secretary at Memorial Hospital Jacksonville from 2009 to 2011. Following that, she worked as a Unit Leader-Claims at AmeriHealth Administrators from 2005 to 2009. She also held the position of Service Advocate II-Claims at Florida Blue from 2011 to 2012 and worked as a Billing Coordinator at EmCare from 2013 to 2016.
Professional Experience in Medical Billing
Lasheka Cannon has extensive experience in medical billing and coding. Her role as a Billing Coordinator at EmCare involved managing billing processes, which laid the foundation for her current position at UF Health Jacksonville. Her experience in handling fax communications within the healthcare industry further enhances her capabilities in medical billing.