Valissa M.

Valissa M. has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Valissa started their career as a Medical Coder at Medrium in 2002 and worked there for a year. Valissa then joined San Joaquin Community Hospital in 2003 as an Inpatient and Emergency Room Coder, where they stayed until 2010. In 2010, Valissa moved to Bakersfield Heart Hospital as the Director of Health Information Management, a role they held for six years. In 2016, they joined San Mateo Medical Center as the Manager of HIM Coding Operations and later became the Director of Health Information Management in 2019. Their extensive experience in health information management and coding showcases their expertise in the field.

Valissa M. obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician from Santa Barbara City College. Valissa also holds several additional certifications, including being an AHIMA Approved ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainer, a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Valissa obtained the certifications from AHIMA and AAPC in various years, with the earliest certification obtained in 2001 and the most recent in 2013.