Certified Procedural Coding Specialist
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
This is a remote position. The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist works under supervision and reads/interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
This is a remote position. The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist works under supervision and reads/interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned
- Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures
- Maintains understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems
- Reviews and performs data charge entries to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit
- Organizes work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED required
- Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10
- One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
- Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management
- Preferred: Two (2) years of coding experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement up to 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.