Lead Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Title: Lead Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas United States

Remote work only

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R0070495

Job Description:

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Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Clinical Support

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

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</li>
• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Department:

FIN | CORE Coding - PB Surgery

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

THIS POSITION IS REMOTE and WILL WORK FROM HOME

The CPCS-Lead will assist the Coding Manager as required, acting as a resource in identifying diagnoses and procedures that affect patient visits, determining codes and accuracy of code selection and charge entry.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field, OR
• Associates degree in Health Information Management or related field plus 2 years of coding experience.
• High School plus 4 years of coding experience.
• Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA .

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assist the coding manager as required and act as a resource in identifying diagnoses and procedures that affect patient visits, determine codes and accuracy of code selection and charge entry, monitor and assist with missing documentation queues, and adjust work queue assignments based on volumes;
• Assess the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure 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.
• Maintains understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
• Applies knowledge of coding to assist patient billing services to submit clean claims for medical necessity, review and select appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes, review 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

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:

Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes