Certified Procedural Coding SpecialistUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Science • Little Rock, AR, US

Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Science • Little Rock, AR, US

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Overview

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.

Closing Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Type of Position : Other Health Care - Clinical Support

Job Type : Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift : Not specified

Sponsorship Available : No

Institution Name : University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Department : FIN | CORE Coding - Hospital

Department's Website : Not provided

Summary of Job Duties : PART-TIME / PRN Position, REMOTE / Will Work From Home. The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist works under supervision and reads / interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.

Qualifications

Minimum :

High School Diploma / GED.
Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
One of the following certifications : CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.

Preferred :

Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.

Two (2) years of coding experience.

Additional Information

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.

Maintains understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.

Reviews and performs data charge entries 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.

Salary Information : Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents : Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information : askrecruitment@uams.edu for 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 the 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 history will be evaluated in relation to job responsibilities and business necessity. Information will be used confidentially and in a non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity : Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity : Talking

Occasional Physical Activity : Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible : No

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Coding Specialist • Little Rock, AR, US

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