Inpatient Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • Remote

About The Position

This remote coding position reviews and interprets inpatient health records to identify diagnoses and procedures affecting the current hospital encounter. The specialist ensures documentation supports assigned diagnoses and procedures and selects appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes within established deadlines. The role also reviews documentation for medical necessity, assigns working diagnoses and DRGs, identifies expected length of stay and applicable Core Measure cases, and conducts periodic reviews throughout a patient’s hospitalization. The specialist works with Clinical Documentation Specialists II to identify and address documentation deficiencies and support accurate, complete coding.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Two years of coding experience.
• Self-directed, with critical-thinking and collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Health Information Management or a related field.
• Two years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility in a multi-service or specialty setting.
• Current CCS certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete the final medical-record review and select appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes within four days of patient discharge, as assigned.
• Review documentation to match appropriate codes with documentation supporting medical necessity.
• Review records upon admission and periodically throughout hospitalization to assign working diagnoses and DRGs, identify expected length of stay, and identify Core Measure cases, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Documentation Specialists II to identify and address documentation deficiencies.
• 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 for undergraduate study.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED