Tonya Tucker, Ccs, Ahima Trainer
About Tonya Tucker, Ccs, Ahima Trainer
Tonya Tucker is a Remote Internal Auditor and Educator with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, currently serving as the Manager of Inpatient Coding at Minneapolis VAMC since 2020. She has held various roles in auditing and education across several organizations, demonstrating strong leadership and training skills in healthcare operations.
Work at Addison Group
Tonya Tucker has been employed at Addison Group as a Remote Internal Auditor/Educator since 2018. In this role, she focuses on auditing and educating healthcare professionals on compliance and coding practices. Her experience in this position contributes to the overall effectiveness of healthcare operations and ensures adherence to industry standards.
Current Role at Minneapolis VAMC
Since 2020, Tonya Tucker has held the position of Manager Inpatient Coding at Minneapolis VAMC. In this capacity, she oversees inpatient coding processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations. Her role is critical in maintaining the integrity of coding practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Consulting
Tonya Tucker has a robust background in healthcare consulting, having worked as a Senior Consultant/Auditor at HCTEC and as an ICD-10 Senior Consultant Educator/Auditor at On Assignment. Her experience in these roles involved providing expert guidance on ICD-10 coding and compliance, enhancing the operational capabilities of healthcare organizations.
Education and Expertise
Tonya Tucker studied Health Information Management at St. Petersburg College, where she pursued an Honors program. Additionally, she has a background in General Course Study in Health Information Management from Belleville Area College. Her educational pursuits have equipped her with extensive knowledge in healthcare operations, coding systems, and compliance.
Leadership and Training Skills
Tonya Tucker has demonstrated strong leadership abilities throughout her career, particularly in employee training within the healthcare sector. Her roles have involved enhancing team performance and ensuring compliance with coding standards, showcasing her commitment to improving healthcare services and operations.