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Asanti David

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Results-driven Medical Records Specialist with expertise in ICD-10 coding and advanced communication skills, honed at NYC HHC Elmhurst Hospital Center. Proven track record in enhancing operational processes and ensuring data integrity, while fostering collaboration with medical teams to improve documentation quality and accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Records Specialist

NYC HHC Elmhurst Hospital Center
Elmhurst, NY
03.2025 - Current
  • Collaborate with CDI's and physicians to obtain additional information, as needed, for code assignment.
  • Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedural codes in accordance with NCHS, CDC regulations, and coding principles.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to coding functions.
  • Maintain knowledge of reimbursement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to coding ethics, and apply them to my analysis of medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Home Health Aide

CDPAP
Brooklyn, NY
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Delivered compassionate and personalized care to a loved one, focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Administered medication and monitored vital signs to ensure the overall safety and well-being of the individual.
  • Fostered strong relationships with medical teams, facilitating seamless communication and coordination of care.
  • Employed empathy and emotional intelligence to provide tailored assistance while maintaining a comfortable home environment.

HIM Specialist

Baptist Health Montgomery Surgical Center
Montgomery, AL
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Performed periodic audits of medical records to verify the accuracy of coded diagnoses and procedures, as well as reviewed all clinical documentation to ensure they met quality standards, as defined by the Joint Commission.
  • Uncovered discrepancies in health records and contacted physicians to provide further documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of patient medical records.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes and resolved all discrepancies between paper-based documents and EMRs as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
06-2026

High School Diploma -

Clara Barton High School For Health Professions
Brooklyn
06-2008

Skills

  • Advanced communication
  • Data Integrity Specialist
  • ICD-10 diagnosis and procedural coding
  • Operational enhancement
  • Expert problem-solving
  • Quality assessment

Certification

  • AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • AHIMA Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIP)
  • AHIMA Certified Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Timeline

Medical Records Specialist

NYC HHC Elmhurst Hospital Center
03.2025 - Current

Home Health Aide

CDPAP
06.2019 - 06.2023

HIM Specialist

Baptist Health Montgomery Surgical Center
03.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management

Alabama State University

High School Diploma -

Clara Barton High School For Health Professions

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