Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist role at a leading medical university focuses on coding outpatient encounters based on health record documentation. The position requires strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding, as well as specific certifications. The role offers a collaborative environment, aiming to improve patient care and support the health of the community.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Up to 10% matched retirement contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA required.
• Minimum two years coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret health record documentation for coding.
• Assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
• Review data entries for accuracy.
• Maintain understanding of coding classification systems.

Skills

Understanding of CPT and ICD-10

Clinical disease processes knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management

Job description

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Closing Date:

06/30/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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Department:

FIN | CORE Coding - IP Rounding

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Summary of Job Duties:

>> REMOTE WORKER - - Position Will Work From Home <<

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 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.
• Two (2) years of coding experience.
  
  

Additional Information:

• 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.
  
  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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