Certified Procedural Coding Specialist - Surgical
Certified Procedural Coding Specialist - Surgical
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Type of Position:
Other Health Care Clinical Support
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
FIN CORE Coding PB Surgery
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist Surgical Specialist will work under supervision and reads/ interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.** REMOTE CODING POSITION **
** WILL WORK FROM HOME **
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD10.
- Must have one of the following certifications: CCA CCS CPC RHIT or RHIA.
- Must have two 2 years of coding experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelors in Health Information Management.
- Must have one of the following certifications: CCA CCS CPC RHIT or RHIA.
- OR
- Bachelors degree in Health Information Management or related field.
- Preferred RHIA or RHIT.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities
- Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure that it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology clinical disease processes pharmacology and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
- Apply knowledge of disease processes and surgical procedures to assign nonindexed medical terms to the appropriate class in the classification/nomenclature system.
- Apply knowledge of Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions to select the principal diagnosis and principal procedures; apply knowledge of Prospective Payment System to confirm DRGs as well as APCs.
- Possess a complete understanding of ICD10 and CPT coding classification systems; apply knowledge of coding to assist patient billing Services to submit clean claims for medical necessity.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to preemployment 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 nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing Stooping Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
