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Sharon Turner, MS, CMC, CMIS, CHI, CEHRS, CBCS, CMAA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM
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Ms. Turner is an enthusiastic educator who teaches allied
B I O
healthcare courses at Collin College, Vista College, Practice
Management Institute and formerly at Brookhaven College. She
has received awards and recognition for outstanding achievement
in teaching, leadership, and community involvement. She is
effective in developing curricula, providing quality instruction,
and promoting a positive learning environment for her students.

Ms. Turner has earned 6 certifications and an AHIMA Approved
Instructor certificate for professional coding. She has over 15
years of experience as a certified coder for OB/GYN, Anesthesia,
Family Practice Medicine, Dermatology, Vein and Vascular, and
Orthopedics Surgery specialties. She helped implement a new EHR
system and successfully increased first pass on clean claims paid
by 88% within 90 days of implementation.

Ms. Turner is a doctorate candidate at Abilene Christian
University and anticipates graduating in August 2021 with an EdD
in Organizational Leadership. Ms. Turner has earned a Master of
Science and a bachelor’s degree in Workplace Learning
Performance in Applied Technologies from the University of North
Texas, in Denton, Texas. She currently serves on the Digital
Faculty Consultant team at McGraw-Hill Education as a subject
matter expert and book reviewer.