Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Summary of Job Duties:

**This is a remote coding position** The Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing health record documentation to ensure it supports assigned diagnoses and procedures. This position applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to accurately assign codes. The specialist utilizes ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems, UHDDS definitions, and Prospective Payment System guidelines to determine principal diagnoses and procedures and confirm DRGs and APCs. This role also applies knowledge of disease processes and surgical procedures to classify non-indexed medical terms and supports Patient Billing Services in submitting clean claims that meet medical necessity requirements.

Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED with one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA, with two (2) years of coding experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field
• Associate's degree in health information management or related field.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and selects appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes; CPT coding in this position is coding surgeries in the inpatient, observation, and day surgery suites utilizing a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic procedural terminology while consulting reference materials and navigating electronic systems including but not limited to Epic.
• Reviews and performs charge data entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems and consults with other coding staff, nursing units, case management staff, physicians, clinics, and hospital personnel.
• Reviews documentation to match appropriate codes with documentation for medical necessity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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