Meet Your Expert
With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, Sonda’s expertise includes comprehensive knowledge of ICD9 and CPT coding concepts, documentation and training, and medical insurance reimbursement.
Her experience comes from working in a variety of positions both as an outside consultant and as a professional within hospital-owned and private medical practices. Sonda’s background includes serving as compliance officer and liaison for JCAHO standards in an ambulatory care setting.
In addition to practical hands on experience, Sonda also teaches ICD-10 CM/PCS and Advance Coding at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio. Sonda is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder- Outpatient Hospital (CPC-H) Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), an AAPC approved coding instructor (CPC-I) and AHIMA approved trainer for ICD-10 CM.