Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position will work remotely and under supervision. The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist will read and interpret health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit. This role requires assessing the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned. The specialist will apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures. Maintaining an understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems is essential. The role also involves reviewing and performing data charge entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit. Organizing work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis is also a key responsibility. Other duties as assigned may be part of this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Understanding of CPT and ICD-10
One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
Two (2) years of coding experience.

Responsibilities

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.