Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

4d • Remote

About The Position

This is a remote position in the FIN | CORE Coding - Pathology department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Working under supervision, the Certified Procedural Coding Specialist reads and interprets health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures that affect outpatient encounter visits. The position reviews documentation, assigns accurate codes, enters charges into hospital and physician patient accounting systems, and organizes assigned work queues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management.
• Two years of coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess whether health record documentation adequately supports all diagnoses and procedures for 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 entries in hospital and physician patient accounting systems for outpatient clinic visits.
• Organize work to ensure assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized each day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED