University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

  • Little Rock, AR


  • Permanent

  • Full-time

Company Overview The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist – Inpatient reads and interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the current inpatient encounter visit and assesses the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned; completes final review of medical record and selects appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes within designated deadlines; reviews documentation to match appropriate codes with documentation for medical necessity; reviews records upon admission and periodically throughout hospitalization to assign working diagnosis and DRG, expected length of stay, and identification of Core Measure cases as assigned; collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists II to identify and address deficiencies. 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: – Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for 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 Salary offered commensurate to experience. Responsibilities – Complete final review of medical record and select appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes within 4 days of patient discharge as assigned; review documentation to match appropriate codes with documentation for medical necessity. – Review records upon admission and periodically throughout hospitalization to assign working diagnosis and DRG, expected length of stay, and identification of Core Measure cases as assigned. – Works collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Specialists II to identify and address documentation deficiencies. – May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: – 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 Qualification: – Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Health Information Management. – Two years of coding experience. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. 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. UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Physical Requirements Stand: Occasionally Sit: Continuously Walk: Occasionally Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 10 lbs or less Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Continuously Talk: Frequently Hear: Frequently Taste or smell: Never Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment, Inside Office Environment Noise Level: Moderate Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity Hazards: None Recommended skills Registered Health Information Technician Certified Professional Coder Registered Health Information Administrator Health Information Management Medical Necessity Cpt Coding

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