University of Arkansas System

Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

University of Arkansas System
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in health record documentation, coding systems, and clinical processes, with a strong focus on ICD-10 and CPT coding. Capable of organizing and prioritizing work effectively while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

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ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingHealth Record DocumentationCoding Certification (CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, RHIA)Two Years Coding Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Read and interpret health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures affecting outpatient encounters
  • Assess health record documentation adequacy to support assigned diagnoses and procedures
  • Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes
  • Maintain understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems
  • Review and perform data charge entries in hospital and physician patient accounting systems for outpatient clinic visits
  • Organize work queues and prioritize assigned work daily
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School diploma/GED required
  • Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10
  • One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
  • Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Pre-employment screening may include criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification
  • Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management
  • Preferred: Two (2) years of coding experience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • 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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Hard Skills
Health Record Documentation InterpretationDiagnosis and Procedure CodingData Charge EntryAnatomy and Physiology KnowledgeClinical Disease Processes Knowledge
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsPrioritization Skills
Tools & Technologies
Hospital Patient Accounting SystemsPhysician Patient Accounting Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
CCACCSCPCRHITRHIA
Industry Keywords
Health Information ManagementOutpatient EncountersPharmacologyDiagnostic TerminologyProcedural Terminology