Job TitleOther Health Care - Clinical SupportJob Description**This is a remote coding position** The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist – Inpatient reviews and interprets inpatient health records to identify diagnoses and procedures that impact the current hospital encounter. This position ensures documentation supports all assigned diagnoses and procedures and selects the appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes within established deadlines. The specialist also reviews documentation for medical necessity, assigns working diagnoses and DRGs, identifies expected length of stay and Core Measure cases as applicable, and conducts periodic reviews throughout the patient's hospitalization. Additionally, the specialist collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists II to identify and address documentation deficiencies to support accurate and complete coding.QualificationsHigh School diploma/GED with one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA, with two (2) years of coding experience required.Must be self-directed with critical thinking and collaborative abilities.Preferred Qualification:Degree in Health Information Management or related field.Two years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility, in a multi-service/specialty setting.Current CCS certification preferred.ResponsibilitiesComplete 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 Measures cases as assigned.Work collaboratively with the Clinical Documentation Specialists II to identify and address documentation deficiencies.Performs other duties as assigned.Pre-employment Screening RequirementsCriminal Background CheckThis position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). 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.Constant Physical ActivityManipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, SittingFrequent Physical ActivityGrasping, Hearing, Reaching, TalkingOccasional Physical ActivityCrouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, StoopingBenefits EligibleYesInstitutionUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesDepartmentFIN | CORE Coding - Inpatient ReviewClosing Date12/03/2026Job TypeRegularWork ShiftNot specifiedSponsorship AvailableNoContact InformationFor general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.