The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Certified Procedural Coding Specialist to work on-site in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role involves interpreting health record documentation to accurately assign diagnoses and procedure codes, requiring specific coding knowledge and certifications
Job Summary
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.
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.
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.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Certified Procedural Coding Specialist to work on-site in Little Rock, Arkansas. The role involves interpreting health record documentation to accurately assign diagnoses and procedure codes, requiring specific coding knowledge and certifications.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
CPT and ICD-10 knowledge
remote work
Nice-to-have
teamwork and diversity focus
collaborative healthcare organization
Key Requirements
High School Diploma/GED
CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA certification
Associates or Bachelor's in Health Information Management