Destini Ramsey
Rock Cave
Summary
Certified Professional Coder with background in healthcare settings. Experience includes coding medical procedures and diagnoses for billing purposes, reviewing patient records for accuracy, and educating providers on coding practices and guidelines. Strengths lie in thorough understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10 codes, and CPT codes. Past roles have demonstrated ability to improve efficiency of billing processes and ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Professional Coder
Phys Financial
Lexington
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines, and ensuring sensitive patient information was protected at all times.
- Managed high-volume workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance, while maintaining strict attention to detail.
- Conducted thorough research on complex cases, applying advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to accurately assign diagnoses and CPT codes.
- Coordinated with other departments to address any discrepancies or issues arising from billing-related matters promptly and professionally.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed the coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to a more efficient workflow within the coding department.
Medical Assistant
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with in office procedures.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
Education
Associates - Medical Coding
West Virginia Junior College
Bridgeport, WV12-2023
Associates - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College
Bridgeport, WV03-2016
Skills
- ICD-10 coding
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Team collaboration
- Diagnostic coding accuracy
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records navigation
- Medical coding expertise
- CPT coding
- Denial management strategies
- Clinical coding
- EMR systems (EPIC, Meditech)
Certification
Certified Professional Coder- Apprentice issued 05/04/2024 through the AAPC
Timeline
Certified Professional Coder
Phys Financial
07.2024 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
United Hospital Center
07.2016 - 07.2024
Associates - Medical Coding
West Virginia Junior College
Associates - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College
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