Inpatient Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas seeks an Inpatient Certified Procedural Coding Specialist for a remote part-time position. The role involves coding medical records accurately, ensuring the documentation reflects the services provided. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and understand CPT and ICD-10 systems to support effective patient care.

Benefits

Health: 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

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Certification: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
• Knowledge of anatomy and clinical disease processes.
• Experience with health record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret health record documentation for coding.
• Assign proper ICD-10 and CPT codes based on diagnoses.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists.

Skills

Understanding of CPT

Understanding of ICD-10

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management

Job description

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Inpatient Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Apply remote type Remote work only locations Little Rock time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R0073655

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Closing Date:

07/31/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

FIN | CORE Coding - CUMG

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

****PRN/Temporary, Remote Position****

The Inpatient Certified Procedural Coding Specialist reads and interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the current inpatient encounter visit and assesses the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned; completes final review of medical record and selects appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes within designated deadlines; reviews documentation to match appropriate codes with documentation for medical necessity; reviews records upon admission and periodically throughout hospitalization to assign working diagnosis and DRG, expected length of stay, and identification of Core Measure cases as assigned; collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists to identify and address deficiencies.

Assesses the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned, apply 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA. Must obtain CCS within 12 months of hire .

Preferred Qualification:

• Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• Two years coding experience.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide documentation of current certification

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting relatedquestions.

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, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

No

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

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We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.

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