Results-oriented healthcare leader with over 21 years of progressive experience in revenue cycle and medical coding operations. Demonstrated ability to lead multi-site teams, implement large-scale systems (RCM, RIS, AI coding), and ensure compliance and operational excellence across outpatient imaging networks. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to people development, vendor management, and process improvement.
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Taleesha Hawes
Canton,GA
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
MedQuest Associates
Director, Revenue Cycle Coding
10.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Lead enterprise-wide coding operations for 40 outpatient imaging centers across multiple states.
- Oversee AI coding integration and new RCM implementation.
- Partner with Compliance and IT on RIS and CMS policy adherence.
- Manage a team of coding section leads and vendor relationships (e.g., CodeAssist).
- Developed and enforced SOPs for single-use vial waste documentation and ABN compliance.
- Champion performance tracking, education initiatives, and payer audit response.
MedQuest Associates
Assistant Director, Coding
02.2013 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Directed daily coding operations, including staffing, quality audits, and reconciliation workflows.
- Supported enterprise expansion by standardizing coding processes across newly acquired centers.
- Acted as liaison with external coding vendors and internal billing teams.
- Designed and implemented coding QA scorecards and feedback loops.
MedQuest Associates
Coding Supervisor
11.2003 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Supervised radiology coding team, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and compliance.
- Led training for new coders and developed onboarding materials.
- Collaborated with scheduling and billing teams to reconcile coding discrepancies.
- Early adopter of electronic systems and data validation for coding workflows.
Education
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
University Overview
Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Specialized knowledge in radiology coding
- Proficient in CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Coding quality assessment and audits
- CMS compliance expertise
- Vendor Management (RCM, AI Coding)
- Familiarity with Epic and Athena platforms
- Team leadership and development
- Project Implementation & Change Management
- Strategies and goals
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process improvement
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) – AAPC (2004)
Affiliations
Affiliations
American Academy of Professional Coders
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Timeline
Director, Revenue Cycle Coding
MedQuest Associates
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Director, Coding
MedQuest Associates
02.2013 - 10.2017
Coding Supervisor
MedQuest Associates
11.2003 - 02.2013
Kennesaw State University
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