UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Inpatient Certified Procedural Coding Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: R0079054
Employer Industry: Healthcare
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely from the comfort of your home
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Access to career training and educational opportunities
- Retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution
- Flexible holiday, vacation, and sick leave policies
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Read and interpret health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for inpatient encounters
- Complete final review of medical records and select appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes within designated deadlines
- Review documentation to ensure medical necessity aligns with assigned codes
- Assign working diagnosis, DRG, and expected length of stay based on admission records and ongoing hospitalization
- Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists II to address documentation deficiencies
What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma or GED with one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
- Current CPC, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification, with a requirement to obtain CCS within 12 months of hire
- Minimum of two years of coding experience
- Self-directed with strong critical thinking and collaborative abilities
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Degree in Health Information Management or a related field
- Two years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility
- Current CCS certification preferred
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public medical school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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