Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UAMS seeks a Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist to evaluate health records, ensuring accurate coding for procedures. This role requires certifications and involves coding surgeries within inpatient and outpatient settings. Join a collaborative team focused on health care excellence and making a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Two years of coding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess health record documentation to support diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.

Skills

Understanding of CPT

Understanding of ICD-10

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management

Tools

Epic

Job description

Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

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Closing Date:

07/17/2025

Type of Position:

Other Health Care - 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 - Hospital Surgery

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Summary of Job Duties:

**This position will work remotely**

The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist – Surgical Specialist will assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure that 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; apply knowledge of disease processes and surgical procedures to assign non-indexed medical terms to the appropriate class in the classification/nomenclature system; apply knowledge of Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions to select the principal diagnosis and principal procedures; apply knowledge of Prospective Payment System to confirm DRGs as well as APCs; possess a complete understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems; apply knowledge of coding to assist patient billing Services to submit clean claims for medical necessity.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
• Must have two (2) years of coding experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Preferred RHIA or RHIT.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Preferred RHIA or RHIT.
  
  

Additional Information:

• Reviews and selects appropriate ICD-10 codes; CPT coding in this position is coding surgeries in the inpatient, observation, and day surgery suites utilizing a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic procedural terminology while consulting reference materials and navigating electronic systems including but not limited to Epic.
• Reviews and performs charge data entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems and consults with other coding staff, nursing units, case management staff physicians, clinics, and hospital personnel.
• Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed. Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary. Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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

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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:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping, Talking, 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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