Alka Tiwari, CPC

Alka Tiwari, CPC has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. In 2017, they worked as a Sr Analyst at emids, where they conducted in-depth research and maintained databases related to CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10 CM, and ICD-10 PCS cross-walk. Alka also ensured compliance with state and federal policies. Prior to this, in 2016, they served as a Documentation Specialist at Scotiabank, where they managed collateral security and other documentation for small business and private banking portfolios. Alka also has experience in the healthcare industry, having worked as an Administrative Coordinator at Heart and Stroke in 2015 and a Clinical Coordinator & Health consultant at prairie neurohealth centre in the same year. Additionally, they gained research and analytical skills as a Research Analyst/ Edit Researcher at emids Technology in 2014, identifying fraud, waste, and abuse in the US healthcare industry. Alka began their career as a Medical Coder/Medical Coding Analyst at Omega Healthcare Management Services Private Limited in 2011, where they recorded and reported on patient data and outcomes. Alka has also held roles as a Sales Support at Robert Half and a Research Associate at Base Fertility Medicare Research Centre. Alka's work experience reflects their expertise in research, analysis, and compliance.

Alka Tiwari, CPC, has a diverse educational background spanning various fields of study. From 2007 to 2009, they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree at Bangalore University, focusing on Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology, Immunology, Environment, Dairy, and Molecular Microbiology. Prior to this, from 2004 to 2007, Alka completed their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree at Bangalore University, with a major in Microbiology along with courses in General Chemistry, Zoology, and English.

During their senior secondary education from 2002 to 2004, Alka attended Kendriya Vidyalaya. After completing their initial studies in microbiology, they further expanded their knowledge by pursuing a Master of Science (M.S.) degree at London Metropolitan University starting from 2010. Their focus during this program included Biomedical/Medical Engineering, as well as the broad field of Biomedical Science.

In addition to their academic achievements, Alka Tiwari has also obtained the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) qualification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) in August 2014. It is worth noting that they hold one more certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the same institution, but the specific details of the month and year of obtaining this second certification are not provided.