University of Arkansas
Inpatient Certified Procedural Coding Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: R0079054
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Amazing benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and their families
- Up to 10% matched contribution to retirement plans
- Education discount available for staff and dependents
- Flexible remote work arrangement
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care
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 for medical necessity and match codes accordingly
- Assign working diagnosis, DRG, and expected length of stay upon admission and throughout hospitalization
- Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists II to identify and 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; must obtain CCS within 12 months of hire
- Minimum of two years of coding experience
- Self-directed with 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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