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Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist
University of Arkansas System. Work under supervision and read/interpret health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding, including ICD-10 and CPT coding, to ensure accurate billing and compliance. Applies knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to assess health record documentation and assign appropriate codes.
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ICD-10 CodingCPT CodingMedical Coding CertificationHealth Record Documentation AssessmentProspective Payment System Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Medical CodingHealth Record DocumentationAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeClinical Disease Processes KnowledgePharmacology KnowledgeDiagnostic TerminologyProcedural TerminologyUHDDS DefinitionsDRG and APC Confirmation
Certifications & Qualifications
CCACCSCPCRHITRHIA
Industry Keywords
Health Information ManagementMedical Necessity ClaimsCoding ExperienceLegal Authority to WorkPre-Employment Screening
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work under supervision and read/interpret health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures
- Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure it supports all assigned diagnoses and procedures
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes
- Apply knowledge of disease processes and surgical procedures to assign non-indexed medical terms to the appropriate classification/nomenclature class
- Apply UHDDS definitions to select the principal diagnosis and principal procedures
- Apply Prospective Payment System knowledge to confirm DRGs and APCs
- Apply ICD-10 and CPT coding knowledge to assist patient billing services in submitting clean medical-necessity claims
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma/GED plus (2) years of coding experience
- Must have an understanding of CPT and ICD-10
- Must have 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
- Position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification)
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field
- Preferred: Associate's degree in health information management or related field
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
- Remote work only