The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist reads and interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.
This is a remote position within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) system. The role supports outpatient coding and charge entry for hospital and physician patient accounting systems.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- One of the following certifications required: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
- Understanding of CPT and ICD-10
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management preferred
- Two years of coding experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures assigned codes
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic/procedural terminology to assign accurate codes
- Maintain understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems
- Review and perform data charge entry into hospital and physician patient accounting systems for outpatient clinic visits
- Organize work to ensure assigned work queues are reviewed and prioritized daily
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits & Perks
Benefits and Perks
- 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 plan with 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 the UAMS pharmacy
Location
Arkansas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago