The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist position at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences operates under supervision to read and interpret health record documentation, identifying all diagnoses and procedures impacting the outpatient encounter visit.
Key responsibilities include assessing health record documentation to ensure it supports assigned codes, applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic/procedural terminology, maintaining expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, performing data charge entries into hospital and physician patient accounting systems for outpatient visits, prioritizing work queues daily, and performing other duties as assigned.
The role is remote and offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, vacation and sick leave, retirement matching, life insurance, education discounts, career training, and more.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to diversity and non-discrimination.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems.
- Certification required: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
- Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management.
- Preferred: Two years coding experience.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on first day.
Pre-employment requirements include criminal background check and drug testing.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Retirement plan with up to 10% match.
- Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
- Education discounts for staff and dependents.
- Career training and educational opportunities.
- Merchant discounts.
- Concierge prescription delivery on main campus.
Location
Arkansas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago