Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Freddie Mac; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Coding Specialist in Little Rock, Arkansas. This role focuses on accurately coding health records to improve patient care, with opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible remote work options.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution

Access to education discounts for staff and dependents

Flexible remote work option

Qualifications

• Certification as CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA is required.
• Two (2) years of coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes using ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
• Organize daily work to prioritize assigned work queues effectively.

Skills

Understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical disease processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a collaborative healthcare organization
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans for staff and family
- Retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution
- Access to education discounts for staff and dependents
- Flexible remote work option available
- Supportive work environment focused on improving patient care

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Read and interpret health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures impacting outpatient encounters
- Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure support for assigned codes
- Assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems
- Review and perform data charge entries for both hospital and physician patient accounting systems
- Organize daily work to prioritize assigned work queues effectively

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma or GED
- Understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems
- Certification as CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
- Ability to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical disease processes to coding
- Must possess proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management
- Two (2) years of coding experience

#Healthcare #CodingSpecialist #RemoteWork #CareerOpportunities #MedicalCoding

We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer.