UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: R0080420
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity to work remotely from home
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible staff and family
- Up to 10% matched contribution for retirement savings
- Education discounts for staff and dependents
- Career training and educational opportunities available
- Supportive and collaborative work environment focused on improving patient care
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Read and interpret health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
- Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure accurate coding
- Assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and clinical terminology
- Confirm principal diagnoses and procedures according to coding guidelines
- Assist patient billing services to submit clean claims for medical necessity
What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma or GED
- Understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding systems
- One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
- Minimum of two (2) years of coding experience
- Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management
- Preferred certifications: RHIA or RHIT
- Experience with Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions
- Knowledge of the Prospective Payment System for confirming DRGs and APCs
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public medical school in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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