Abraham Joy

In this role, I specialized in coding and abstracting diagnosis information from patient medical records according to ICD-10 and AMA CPT coding conventions. Responsible for the accurate coding and abstracting of cases or services (diagnosis, conditions and CPT procedures) from medical record documentation. Assign codes and modifiers using the appropriate version of ICD-CM, CPT and HCPCS as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category, and other duties Performs as assigned.

All work must be performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of ICD-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic published by the American Hospital Association, the ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code book, CPT Assistant, NCCI Edits, CMS, OSHPD

A&E Associate - A&E - Corona, CA In this role, I specialized in coding and abstracting diagnosis information from patient medical records according to ICD-10 and AMA CPT coding conventions. Responsible for the accurate coding and abstracting of cases or services (diagnosis, conditions and CPT procedures) from medical record documentation. Assign codes and modifiers using the appropriate version of ICD-CM, CPT and HCPCS as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category, and other duties Performs as assigned.

All work must be performed in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of ICD-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic published by the American Hospital Association, the ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code book, CPT Assistant, NCCI Edits, CMS, OSHPD

• Accurately assigned ICD-10 and CPT codes based on detailed medical record reviews.
• Utilized the 3M Encoder to verify and assign appropriate codes, ensuring compliance with coding conventions.
• Managed emergency department coding, calculating hydration and infusion times, and assigning facility-level charges.
• Reviewed and abstracted diagnosis information from patient records, ensuring precise and complete documentation.
• Conducted thorough reviews of physician power notes, obtaining necessary clarifications and resolving discrepancies.

Certified Coding Specialist (Emergency Room) - Adventist Health - Delano, CA

(2012-01 - 2023-12)

In this ongoing role, I am practicing advanced ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding, focusing on emergency room cases.

• Assigned ICD-10-CM CPT, HCPCS and Profee codes in an accurate manner.
• Verified and corrected codes for accuracy, assigned appropriate modifiers, and completed charge validations.
• Assisted with additional coding needs, including radiology, pathology, and ancillary coding.
• Queried physicians for clarification on documentation via the message center.
• Reviewed and validated all entered charges against charge viewer, adding or deleting charges as necessary.
• Addressed discrepancies by communicating with pharmacy, labs, and imaging departments, ensuring accurate account reconciliation.
• Codes and abstracts diagnosis information from patient medical records according to ICD-10 and AMA CPT coding conventions.
• Manages and assigns ED facility level coding guidelines using Facility Charge Ticket.
• Calculates hydration and infusion therapy times and assigns facility minor/major ER surgery charges.
• Compares usage of all supplies and charges from patient medical records to the charge master.
• Reviews and follows up on physician power notes, obtaining necessary clarifications and resolving discrepancies.

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA

Medical Coding Certificate - Tri County Allied Health School

High School Diploma - Kerala, India