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

Role Description

The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist – Surgical will work under supervision and reads/interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.

• Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure that 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.
• Apply knowledge of disease processes and surgical procedures to assign non-indexed medical terms to the appropriate class in the classification/nomenclature system.
• Apply knowledge of Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions to select the principal diagnosis and principal procedures; apply knowledge of Prospective Payment System to confirm DRGs as well as APCs.
• Possess a complete understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems; apply knowledge of coding to assist patient billing services to submit clean claims for medical necessity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus (2) years of coding experience.
• Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field.
• Associate's degree in health information management or related field.

Requirements

• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).

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.

Required Documents to Apply

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions).
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title).
• Resume.

Optional Documents

• Special Instructions to Applicants.

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.