Melinda Ross has over 18 years of experience as a lead medical coder specializing in outpatient coding. She has certifications in ICD-9 and ICD-10 and experience coding for ambulatory surgery, observations, clinics, and ER charts. She has worked remotely and at hospitals in California and Illinois coding outpatient records and training other coders. Her skills include proficiency with various coding software programs and encoders as well as knowledge of private and commercial insurance carriers.