À propos de ce poste Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist chez University of Arkansas System
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Clinical Support
Job Type:
Regular
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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 $50,000
- 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 - Hospital Coding
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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.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
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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.
