Diana Piccolo
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Summary
Distinguished educator and researcher with certification in medical coding and billing, aiming to advance expertise in medical coding and billing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professor
Missouri State University
08.2008 - Current
- As a Full Professor, I teach math methods courses to undergraduate elementary education preservice teachers; conduct research through grants (5.4 million) and professional development, published author over 10 articles, book chapters and research briefs, and have presented at over 30 international, national, state and local education-related conferences.
- I have also held several leadership positions as Assistant department head, Elementary education undergraduate and graduate coordinator, Elementary education outreach coordinator and Elementary education Outreach coordinator.
Education
Medical Coding And Billing - Fundamentals of Medicine-Instructor Led Training, 2025 CPC Training Package w/Practicode 2.0 & Codify/Instructor Led
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Salt Lake City, UT07.2025
Medical Coding and Billing - Medical Coding & Billing
AAPC-Fundamentals of Medicine Live Course
Salt Lake City02-2022
Medical Coding And Billing - Medical Billing & Coding
Auburn University-Office of Professional & Continuing Education (Preppy)
03.2025
Medical Coding And Billing - Medical Coding & Billing
Career Step
10.2024
Bachelors Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M University
05.2008
Masters Degree - Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University
Doctorate - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M University
Skills
- Medical billing and coding certification
- Data analysis and research
- Curriculum and instructional design
- Grant writing and proposals
- Team leadership and building
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Workshops and seminars facilitation
- Academic advising and mentoring
Skills And Qualifications - Badges
- Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification
- Ready to Work
- Ready to Learn
Affiliations
- AAPC Springfield Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Chapter member 2024-present
- Awarded 5.4 million dollars in national education grants (DOE and NSF)-2008-2025
- Missouri State University's(MSU) Board of Governor's Excellence in Public Affairs Award-2022
- MSU Master Advisor-2016
- Missouri State University's College of Education "Be Inspired" Faculty Spotlight-2014
- Phil Gramm Doctoral Fellowship Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research & Service-2008
Certification
- Certified Professional Coder-#02271964
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professor
Missouri State University
08.2008 - Current
Medical Coding And Billing - Fundamentals of Medicine-Instructor Led Training, 2025 CPC Training Package w/Practicode 2.0 & Codify/Instructor Led
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Medical Coding and Billing - Medical Coding & Billing
AAPC-Fundamentals of Medicine Live Course
Medical Coding And Billing - Medical Billing & Coding
Auburn University-Office of Professional & Continuing Education (Preppy)
Medical Coding And Billing - Medical Coding & Billing
Career Step
Bachelors Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M University
Masters Degree - Educational Psychology
Texas A&M University
Doctorate - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M University
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