Melinda Ramos
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Medical coding professional of 15 years with extensive experience in accurately coding patient records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in utilizing coding software and maintaining detailed documentation, with reputation for reliability and precision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Medical Coder
Amergis Revenue Cycle Services
02.2021 - 09.2025
- Remote Coder for OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Practice and Ancillary
- Reviewed patient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and modifier's
- Maintained up to date knowledge of coding changes, updates and rules
- Maintained high accuracy on daily production of completed reviews
- Advised clinicians on appropriate use of codes based on current guidelines and regulations
- Analyzed medical records to ensure accurate coding and compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed and resolved discrepancies in coding for improved billing accuracy.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Remote Coder
Zotec Partners
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Radiology coder reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses, procedures and modifiers.
- Analyzed and coded medical records for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Insurance Specialist
Advanced Bariatric Surgery Center
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Scheduled appointments
- Facilitated insurance verification processes for surgical procedures, ensuring coverage and minimizing patient out-of-pocket expenses.
- Verified insurance, checked deductibles and benefits and met with the patient to explain their coverage
- Data entry
- Prepared documents for billing purposes and collected payments
- Coded outpatient procedures
Office Manager/Contracted Coder
Spikes Imaging
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Acted as office manager for the 1st year and then became their contracted coder and biller
- Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and team productivity.
- Answered phones, filled, scheduled appointments
- Coded and billed office imaging (X-Ray, Ultrasounds and CT's) as well as outpatient procedures done at the hospital handled all claims/denials/payments
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Followed up on unpaid claims with patient and insurances, processed refunds to patients and insurances
Coding Specialist
Grace Clinic
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Coding Specialist for 18 doctors in a Multi-specialty setting (OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Pain Management, General Surgery, ENT, Allergy Clinic, Ancillary) for In-patient, Out-patient and observation
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure proper documentation and coding practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry changes, attending training sessions and workshops regularly.
- Reviewed patient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and modifier's
- Coded and handled all billing for Women’s Medicaid and Children’s THSteps
- Assigned appropriate ICD-9 then ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers
- Worked denials alongside with our billing team
- Maintained high accuracy on daily production of completed reviews
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Lubbock05-2008
Certificate - Medical Coding
Tech Coding
Lubbock, TX06-2010
Skills
- Inpatient and outpatient coding
- Proficient in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding
- EMR Systems Experienced in Citrix(Cerner), 3M Encoder
- HIPAA regulations knowledge
- Multi-specialty Coding including Ancillary(Labs/Radiology)
- Knowledge of commercial and government insurance programs
- Maintains high accuracy rate above 95%
- Effective time management
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Appointment coordination
- Accurate data entry
- Proficient in medical terminology
Certification
- CPC - Certified Professional Coder
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Remote Medical Coder
Amergis Revenue Cycle Services
02.2021 - 09.2025
Remote Coder
Zotec Partners
11.2019 - 06.2020
Insurance Specialist
Advanced Bariatric Surgery Center
08.2018 - 11.2019
Coding Specialist
Grace Clinic
09.2013 - 10.2017
Office Manager/Contracted Coder
Spikes Imaging
02.2013 - 02.2018
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Certificate - Medical Coding
Tech Coding
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