[Hiring] Certified Procedural Coding Specialist @University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Role Description

The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist works under supervision and reads/interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of coding experience.

Requirements

• Assesses the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintains understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
• Reviews and performs data charge entries to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit.
• Organizes work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.