University of Arkansas
Clinical Documentation Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: R0080113
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans for staff and family
- Up to 10% matched contribution for retirement plans
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care
- Chance to engage in provider education and enhance documentation practices in a value-based care setting
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Conduct detailed retrospective and prospective reviews of provider documentation to ensure accurate ICD-10-CM coding
- Validate that diagnoses meet MEAT (Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated) criteria and comply with coding guidelines
- Partner with physicians and care teams to provide feedback and education on documentation best practices
- Prepare detailed audit reports and participate in audit follow-up activities, including root-cause analysis
- Collaborate with population health teams to track coding completeness and prioritize high-impact patient cohorts
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current license plus 4 years of inpatient clinical experience in relevant areas, or
- Coding professional with CCS certification and 6 years of inpatient coding experience with education in anatomy/physiology and pharmacology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCC models, and CMS risk adjustment guidelines
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), or Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Certification
- 2 years of experience in Risk Coding, provider education, or audit experience in a billing coding role
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The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant, research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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