Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Surgical Certified Procedural Coding Specialist

Remote coding position, work from home. The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist – Surgical will work under supervision and reads/ interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

• Closing Date:
  January 22, 2026
• Type of Position:
  Clinical Staff - Clinical Support
• Job Type: Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (United States of America)
• Sponsorship Available:
  No
• Institution:
  University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Commensurate with education and experience

• Assess the adequacy of health record documentation to ensure that 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.
• Apply knowledge of disease processes and surgical procedures to assign non-indexed medical terms to the appropriate class in the classification/nomenclature system.
• Apply knowledge of Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions to select the principal diagnosis and principal procedures; apply knowledge of Prospective Payment System to confirm DRGs as well as APCs.
• Possess a complete understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems; apply knowledge of coding to assist patient billing Services to submit clean claims for medical necessity.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Understanding of CPT and ICD-10.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
• Two (2) years of coding experience.

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management.
• One of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT or RHIA.
• Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field.
• Preferred RHIA or RHIT.

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, drug testing, and/or education verification.

Physical Activity:
Constant - Manipulate items with fingers, keyboarding, repetitive motion, sitting. Frequent - Hearing, talking. Occasional - Standing, stooping, walking.

Yes

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:
Medical, Dental and Vision plans;
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave;
Education discount for staff and dependents;
Retirement up to 10% matched contribution;
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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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider