Joseph Kuriakose

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with over 2 years of experience in Medicare Risk Adjustment (HCC) coding and medical record review. Proficient in ICD-10-CM coding, CMS Risk Adjustment guidelines, chart abstraction, diagnosis validation, coding audits, and clinical documentation review. Demonstrated success in maintaining productivity of 75+ charts per day while ensuring coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Recently completed Australian Clinical Coding training with knowledge of ICD-10-AM and ACHI classification systems. Experienced in identifying documentation gaps, improving coding quality, and supporting quality assurance initiatives. Seeking a challenging and growth-oriented role where expertise in coding, auditing, and clinical documentation review can contribute to quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Executive Coding Services - CorroHealth Pvt Ltd - Kochi, Kerala

(2023-02 - 2025-05)

• Reviewed and coded high-volume patient medical records, consistently maintaining productivity of more than 75 charts per day while ensuring coding accuracy and compliance with CMS and client-specific guidelines.
• Assigned accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes by analyzing complex clinical documentation and supporting appropriate risk adjustment reimbursement.
• Mapped chronic conditions to appropriate HCC categories to improve coding accuracy and ensure proper risk score capture.
• Adapted to evolving CMS regulations and client requirements, maintaining compliance across multiple risk adjustment programs.
• Performed coding audits and documentation reviews to identify coding gaps, enhance data integrity, and improve overall coding quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve documentation discrepancies and strengthen coding accuracy benchmarks.
• Mentored junior coders by providing technical guidance, reviewing coding practices, and supporting knowledge development.

Australian Clinical Coding - ICD-10-AM and ACHI Classification Systems - Transorze Solutions (2025-09 - 2026-06)

Medical Coding and Billing - Cigma Medical Coding Academy (2022-04 - 2022-07)

Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automobile Servicing Technology - Tata Institute of Social Sciences (2018-07 - 2021-07)