Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist works under supervision and reads and interprets health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures affecting outpatient encounters. This is a remote position. The specialist assesses documentation, assigns accurate codes, maintains knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, enters charges in hospital and physician patient accounting systems, and prioritizes assigned work queues daily. Other duties may be assigned.

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 health record documentation to ensure it supports the 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 daily.
• 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 contributions 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