1. ABRAHAM JOY, CCS Bakersfield, CA 93311
661-281-8899  abrahamjoy51@gmail.com
TECHNICALLY SOPHISTICATED CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST
Proven success delivering results in ER coding/ administration at high-growth organizations.
Seasoned, ambitious Certified Coding Specialist with more than 5 years’ of experience following
CMS guidelines in ER coding per policies. Well-sought by staff due to cutting-edge efficiency in
ICD–10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and HCC coding, modifiers, 3M, Cerner, power chart, and Microsoft
Office (Excel, Word). Showcase superior written and verbal communication, organization, and
listening skills while assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses and procedures for outpatients.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE
 Report Development & Program Planning
 Coding/Outpatient Coding and Procedures
 Interpersonal Written & Oral Communication
 Diagnosis Information & Medical Records
 Safety /Risk Assessments at Staff Meetings
 Relationship Building & Team Leadership
CAREER EXPERIENCE
AHIMA: EMERGENCY ROOM, Bakersfield, CA
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (2012 to Present)
Meet and collaborate with cross-functional staff to code and abstract diagnosis information
from outpatient medical records according to ICD-10 and AMA CPT coding conventions. Utilize
the 3M Encoder to verify and assign ICD9 and AMA CPT Review per policies and procedures.
Master and implement ED facility ENM level coding guidelines using facility charge ticket.
Successfully calculate hydration Infusion therapy administered with start and end time; verify
procedure and assign facility Minor/Major ER surgery charges. Compare usage of supplies and
charges from patient medical record encounter to charge masters;modify accounts as needed.
 Optimize services and multitask on demand through collecting data, analyzing, and
following-up with staff/ supervisors on physician power notes and outstanding queries.
KERN MEDICAL CENTER, Bakersfield, CA
Medical Coder (2010 to 2011)
Strategically coded and abstracted diagnosis information from outpatient same day surgeries’
medical records according to ICD-10 and AMA CPT coding conventions. Utilized the 3M
Encoder to verify and assign ICD9 and AMA CPT Review. Organized process improvements to
ensure records are coded in timeframes that comply with department regulations/procedures.
Input, sensitive confidential clinical data elements as defined by the organization for patient
utilization/outcome studies, financial information, research, reimbursement, and governing
agencies. Demonstrated success in coding logistics, e.g., disease processes, diagnostic and
surgical procedures, ICD-10 and CPT classification systems, medical record, and regulations.
Assigned principal diagnosis and procedure codes, sequencing them as appropriate by
following the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) and performing chart analysis.
Identified areas of concerns and reported to seniors; reviewed bulletins, attended meetings
and workshops, and monitored newsletters and periodicals to remain current on trends.
 Mastered anatomy/physiology through regular interaction with physicians; interpreted
general med classifications for discharge data including the encounters/cases.
 Tasked with aiding others coders with special projects in order to leverage quality
outcomes, mitigate risk of fraud and abuse, and optimize revenue recovery.

2. ABRAHAM JOY
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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS, Gandhiji University, Kerala, India
2010 CCS-Certified Coding Specialist, The American Health Information Management, # c002944.
Pharmacy Technician Certification ~ 3M Software Training ~ Arrhythmia Recognition Course ~
Completed 3M Software Training ~ 72-Hours of Inpatient Training Workshop ~Medical Coding
Certificate of Appreciation, Delano Regional Medical Center, 2015
Technical: 3M encoder product, internet medical sites, Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant; APC/MS-
DRG/APR- DRG;