Senior Coding Auditor and Compliance Leader

Brenda Hughes, CIRCC, CPC

Gallatin, TN

Professional Summary

Diligent Lead Coding Auditor with 45 years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in medical coding compliance and quality assurance. Proven track record in conducting thorough audits, identifying coding errors, and collaborating with development teams to enhance software applications. Certified Coding Specialist skilled in ICD-10, CPT coding, and medical billing, with strong leadership and mentoring abilities to drive team performance and adherence to industry standards. Work Experience

Lead Coding Auditor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center-Nashville, TN March 2010 to August 2025

• Conducted thorough audits of code to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices

• Identified and resolved coding errors, bugs, and vulnerabilities in software applications

• Collaborated with development teams to provide feedback on code quality and suggest improvements

• Developed comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective actions

• Performed regular code reviews to assess adherence to coding guidelines and standards

• Stayed up-to-date with the latest coding languages, frameworks, and technologies to enhance auditing capabilities

• Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss audit results, share insights, and propose solutions

• Contributed to the development of coding policies, procedures, and documentation for internal reference

Education

Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (Online Course) American Academy of Professional Coders-Remote

Present

Certified Professional Coder (Online Course)

American Academy of Professional Coders-Remote

Skills

• ICD-10

• HCPCS

• Medical billing

• Leadership

• Supervising experience

• Epic

• HIPAA

• Medical coding

• Microsoft Outlook

• Outpatient

• Mentoring

• Accounts receivable

• CPT coding

• Microsoft Excel

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Professional Coder

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