Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Operates under supervision and reviews/deciphers health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures relevant to the outpatient visit.

• Evaluates the adequacy of health record documentation to confirm it substantiates all diagnoses and procedures for which codes are assigned.

• Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to accurately assign codes to diagnoses and procedures.

• Maintains a solid understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.

• Reviews and executes data charge entries into both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for outpatient clinic visits.

• Organizes tasks to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and properly prioritized on a daily basis.

• Executes other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must possess knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems.

• One of the following certifications is required: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management is preferred.

• Preferred two (2) years of coding experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available for eligible staff and their families.

• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave.

• Education discounts for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).

• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.

• Basic Life Insurance coverage up to $50,000.

• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.

• Merchant Discounts.

• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when utilizing UAMS pharmacy.