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Clinical Coder II
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PSO Arkansas Children's Professional Services Org., LLC
Little Rock, AR (In Person)
Full-Time
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ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.CURRENT EMPLOYEES
Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.Work Shift:
Day Shift Time Type:
Full timeDepartment:
CC807200 PSO
Professional Coding Summary:
Monday to Friday, full-time —Hybrid Additional Information:
The Clinical Coder is responsible for reviewing patient medical records and accurately assigning standardized codes using ICD andCPT/HCPCS
classification systems. The primary goal is to ensure timely and accurate coding for billing, reimbursement, research, and statistical reporting purposes, while maintaining compliance with established coding guidelines and regulations.Required Education:
Recommended Education:
No education requirementsRequired Work Experience:
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
1 certification from AAPC or AHIMA- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Recommended Certifications:
Description 1. Review patient medical records (e.g., physician notes, lab results, radiology reports, operative reports) to identify diagnoses and procedures. 2. Assign accurate ICD (International Classification of Diseases), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes. 3. Ensure coding accuracy and consistency across medical records. 4. Adhere to established coding guidelines, coding conventions, official coding rules, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, HIPAA). 5. Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. 6. Stay current with coding updates, changes in regulations, and industry best practices. 7. Abstract data and information from medical records for various reporting requirements. 8. Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies. 9. Research and resolve accounts that have failed in the billing/collection process due to issues surrounding diagnostic and procedure coding. 10. Codes a wider range of patient encounters, including more complex cases. 11. Demonstrates a solid understanding of coding guidelines and conventions. 12. Requires moderate supervision and can independently resolve many coding issues. 13. May assist with training new coders or providing guidance to Level I coders. 14. Identifies and reports potential coding errors or inconsistencies. Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. "Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael- Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda
- Information Systems Analyst "We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela
- Parking and Fleet Coordinator "Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy
- Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care.
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