[Hiring] Certified Procedural Coding Specialist @University of Arkansas System

Role Description

This is a remote position. The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist reads and interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Understanding of CPT and ICD10.
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management.
• Preferred: Two years of coding experience.

Requirements

• Assess the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintain understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
• Review and perform data charge entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit.
• Organize work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis.
• Perform 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.

Company Description

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.