Suzanna Hogue

Suzanna Hogue is a medical coder contracted with UnitedHealthcare, where she works on digitizing benefit documentation using CPT codes to help providers and patients determine coverage and prior authorization needs. She began her healthcare career over 20 years ago, starting in administrative roles such as check-in, check-out, and scheduling before advancing to AR follow-up and coding. After earning her CPC certification through AAPC eight years ago while working for an anesthesiology and pain management practice, she transitioned into AR auditing and now focuses on streamlining processes through technology. Suzanna holds an associate's degree in healthcare administration from 2008 and a bachelor's degree from 2010, both from the University of Phoenix. She is a member of AAPC and her local coding chapter in Concord. She attributes her success to God and values being a supportive team player while striving to be the best version of herself without obsessing over perfection. Her advice to young women entering the field includes obtaining the CPC certification first, pursuing specialized credentials like auditing or master CPC, and embracing travel to gain new experiences.