Uday Kumar Puru
Healthcare Professional
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Over nine years of experience in US healthcare management (Auditor, Trainer, and Subject Matter Expertise) like clinical documentation improvement, claims processing, HL7, regulatory audits, clinical data management, and financial audits. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Advisory Lead Solution Advisor
Deloitte AERS India Private Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Collaborated closely with business leaders in resolving problem statements.
- Direct communication with stakeholders and collaboration on various engagements.
- Performed GAP analysis of information systems as part of a major pharmaceutical company's computer system validation (CSV) engagements.
- Worked on Medicaid claims cycle.
- Received special compensation awards and the GEC Spotlight FY 21 (Best Employee – Deloitte Advisory) award for my performance, management of my responsibilities, and work excellence during the pandemic.
- Contributed to special firm initiatives relating to pandemic and post-COVID work culture, innovation, and collaboration within Deloitte.
- Successfully completed Capstone Project, which is a part of IIM-C's EGMP (Executive General Management Program) and our solution received applause from the leadership and the innovative ideas are implemented to maintain organization’s culture.
- Worked as a BA (Business analyst) and helping the client assess outdated existing business processes according to system.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Advisory Solution Advisor
Deloitte AERS India Private Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked with a large group of people in different industry sectors.
- Worked directly with large hospitals and insurance companies with zero error rate.
- Led major healthcare projects and conducted high level audits of Inpatient DRG coding charts with zero error rate.
- Performed chart reviews and inpatient documentation analysis that helped the client identify documentation improvement opportunities, capture appropriate quality metrics and define appropriate reimbursement methods.
- Assisting and training new hires with Coding specialties and Clinical documentation improvement techniques.
- Received 7 appreciation awards of recognition in first 3 years for the quality of work and management abilities in different projects.
- As a part of core plus activity, worked on multiple projects across different industries simultaneously to improve management capabilities.
- Participated in training programs related to automation, data science and machine learning in healthcare.
- Participated in Six Sigma improvement projects and team functions.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
QA Specialist & Trainer
KPMD Software Solutions Private Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
06.2014 - 11.2015
- (KPMD acquired by Prime, worked on DRG inpatient coding audits and played a key role in firm development.
- Led major healthcare projects and conducted daily audit checks for inpatient DRG charts.
- Supported management with daily operational functions.
- As a trainer, played a major role in team development and built a team of expert coders.
- Trained new hires with Coding specialties and Clinical documentation improvement techniques.
- Trained all the professionals with ICD-10-CM & PCS coding systems during transition period of ICD-9 to ICD-10.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
- Collected and analyzed activity data and initiated, developed and recommended improvements to systems, processes and procedures to increase productivity and reduce cost.
Coding Officer
Absolute Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Started my career as US healthcare provider from this startup company as coding officer.
- Worked on areas of hospital based Inpatient DRG coding.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc - Medical Anatomy
Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences
Vijayawada 09.2006 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) - Physical Therapy
Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences
Vijayawada 08.2001 - 03.2006
Executive General Management Programme (EGMP) - Business Management
IIM-C (Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta)
Kolkatta 01.2021 - 10.2021
Skills
Project ManagementAgile managementOrganization skillsBA Role for Regulatory Transformation and system ImplementationExcellent problem-solving abilitiesUS Healthcare ManagementComputer System Validation (CSV)Health Information ManagementStrong presentation skills and good verbal and written communication skillsProduce business reports, analyze data, and provide business inputs utilizing Excel and Access
Automated Coding tools like 3M, Encoder pro & True Code
Platforms like HPF workstation, Citrix and MeditechWorked on different tools and expertise in technical work –JIRASASSQLShare PointMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Project 2016HL7
Risk advisory
Financial Advisory Services
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP)
08-2021
Executive General Management Programme (EGMP) - Business Management
IIM-C (Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta)
01.2021 - 10.2021
Advisory Lead Solution Advisor
Deloitte AERS India Private Limited
07.2019 - 01.2022
Advisory Solution Advisor
Deloitte AERS India Private Limited
06.2016 - 06.2019
QA Specialist & Trainer
KPMD Software Solutions Private Limited
06.2014 - 11.2015
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
02-2014
Coding Officer
Absolute Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Science (M.Sc - Medical Anatomy
Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences
09.2006 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) - Physical Therapy
Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences
08.2001 - 03.2006