Title: Certified Procedural Coding Specialist - Surgical
Type; Remote
Location: US
Job Description:
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
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Department:
FIN | CORE Coding - PB Surgery
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist – Surgical Specialist will work under supervision and reads/ interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.
REMOTE CODING POSITION
WILL WORK FROM HOME
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.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities
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.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
