Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Department:

FIN | CORE Coding - Hospital ED

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist (CPCS) works under supervision and reads and interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.

Assesses the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned, applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures; maintain understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.

Reviews and performs data charge entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit; organizes work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management preferred.

• Two years of coding experience preferred.

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 contactaskrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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:

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes