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PREETHI THIYAGARAJAN

PREETHI THIYAGARAJAN

Coimbatore

Summary

Executive leader with extensive experience in leveraging analytics and cost-benefit analysis to enhance corporate performance. Proven ability to engage staff and customers, strengthening corporate reputation. Skilled in identifying and nurturing team talent to drive organizational growth. Experienced mentor focused on bridging knowledge gaps and improving team performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive- CPO Core HR

Cognizant Technology Solutions Private limited
04.2017 - Current
  • Working as Executive at Cognizant Technology Solutions Private Limited from April 2017 to date (around eight years).
  • At Cognizant Technology Solutions, I’ve strategically managed cross-functional teams to sustain high levels of performance and output, consistently meeting SLAs and fostering a culture of compliance and excellence.
  • Performed second-level quality audits of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes before client submission, ensuring accuracy, and providing actionable feedback to coders.
  • Utilized Copilot prompting strategies to automate tasks, enhance communication clarity, and significantly reduce manual workload.
  • Frequent scrum calls and cadence calls will be conducted with participants, as well as with leads, to share regular updates.

Senior Process Executive – Data

Cognizant Technology Solutions Private limited
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Worked as a Senior Process Executive – Data at Cognizant Technology Solutions Private Limited from April 2015 to March 2017 (around 2 years as a second-level reviewer on the Mitchel Project).
  • Analyzed process efficiency and identified areas for improvement across multiple departments.
  • Collaborated with coders through regular syncs to communicate client directives, and monitor programming milestones.
  • Performed root cause analysis on identified defects, and implemented corrective actions promptly to minimize impact.
  • Extremely knowledgeable and has good experience in ICD-10-CM, ICD-9-CM, evaluation management, and denial management.

Senior Medical Coder

Visionary RCM InfoTech Private limited
06.2012 - 02.2015
  • Worked at Visionary RCM InfoTech Private Limited as a “Senior Medical Coder” from June 2012 to February 2015 (around 2 years and 9 months).
  • Analyzing medical records of patients, coding appropriate procedures, and diagnosis codes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation discrepancies.
  • Trained junior coders on coding guidelines and best practices.
  • Audited coded data for adherence to regulatory standards and protocols.
  • Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Medical Terminology. And very efficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education

M.Sc. - Bioinformatics

CMS College Of Commerce & Science (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
04.2012

B. Sc - Biotechnology

Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
04.2010

Diploma - Medical Biotechnology

Dr. R.V Arts & Science College, Affiliated to Bharathiar University
Coimbatore
04.2010

Diploma - Medical Lab Technician

Tamil Nadu Technical Training School & Paramedical Institute, affiliated to BHARAT SEVAK SAMAJ
04.2007

Skills

  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Performance analysis
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Team building
  • Decision making
  • Stakeholder management

Certification

  • Completed the course 'Microsoft Copilot: AI in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more'
  • Completed the course 'Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training (2022)'
  • Completed the course 'Practical Time Management: Personal Productivity Tools'
  • Completed the course 'Critical Thinking Strategies for Better Decisions'
  • Completed the course 'Lean Project Management'
  • Qualified as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC, extremely knowledgeable about medical coding guidelines and coding techniques (ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS)

Affiliations

  • Honored to receive an award for consistently maintaining flawless accuracy in the quality review of medical records

Accomplishments

Received the Q2 Prime Player award in 2023 for the excellent business impact brought by fulfilling open positions, improved productivity, and elevated confidence

Received the Rockie Rock Q3 2022 and LD Honors award for Q3'22 for excellent performance

Received Q3 2020 Prime Player Award for license administration and mailer processes

Received Team Award for Q2 2020 for license administration activities, and automated the Pluralsight allocation process

Developed a macro to send certification mailers for individual associates

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Executive- CPO Core HR

Cognizant Technology Solutions Private limited
04.2017 - Current

Senior Process Executive – Data

Cognizant Technology Solutions Private limited
04.2015 - 03.2017

Senior Medical Coder

Visionary RCM InfoTech Private limited
06.2012 - 02.2015

M.Sc. - Bioinformatics

CMS College Of Commerce & Science (Autonomous), Affiliated to Bharathiar University

B. Sc - Biotechnology

Bharathiar University

Diploma - Medical Biotechnology

Dr. R.V Arts & Science College, Affiliated to Bharathiar University

Diploma - Medical Lab Technician

Tamil Nadu Technical Training School & Paramedical Institute, affiliated to BHARAT SEVAK SAMAJ
PREETHI THIYAGARAJAN