Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Education discount

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks a Certified Procedural Coding Specialist for a remote role in the FIN | CORE Coding - PB OBGyn department. You will read health records to identify codes for outpatient encounters and ensure accurate CPT/ICD-10 coding.

Responsibilities include coding accuracy, data entry review, and prioritizing work queues. Qualifications include a HS diploma, CPT/ICD-10 understanding, and one of the listed certifications; remote work offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to support all codes.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, disease processes, pharmacology, and terminology to assign codes.
• Maintain understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
• Review and perform data charge entries to hospital and physician billing systems for outpatient visits.
• Organize work to ensure queues are reviewed and prioritized daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPT knowledge

ICD-10 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Health Information Management degree preferred

Job description

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Closing Date: 10/22/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Department: FIN | CORE Coding - PB OBGyn

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.

Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• Two (2) years of coding experience.

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.

Additional Information:

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

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