Role Description The Clinical Coder is responsible for reviewing patient medical records and accurately assigning standardized codes using ICD and CPT/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. - Review patient medical records (e.g., physician notes, lab results, radiology reports, operative reports) to identify diagnoses and procedures. - Assign accurate ICD (International Classification of Diseases), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), and HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes. - Ensure coding accuracy and consistency across medical records. - Adhere to established coding guidelines, coding conventions, official coding rules, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, HIPAA). - Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations. - Stay current with coding updates, changes in regulations, and industry best practices. - Abstract data and information from medical records for various reporting requirements. - Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies. - Research and resolve accounts that have failed in the billing/collection process due to issues surrounding diagnostic and procedure coding. - Codes a wider range of patient encounters, including more complex cases. - Demonstrates a solid understanding of coding guidelines and conventions. - Requires moderate supervision and can independently resolve many coding issues. - May assist with training new coders or providing guidance to Level I coders. - Identifies and reports potential coding errors or inconsistencies. Qualifications - 1 certification from AAPC or AHIMA - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Requirements - Must reside in Arkansas - Monday to Friday, Full-time — Remote - Work Shift: Day Shift - Time Type: Full time - Salary: Most new hires start between $20.50-$25.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Company Description 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.

• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for a variety of patient encounters, including inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency department records. • Accurately code advanced and complex procedural accounts with multiple components. • Review medical records for documentation deficiencies and ensure diagnoses and procedures are accurately reflected according to coding guidelines. • Review charges for accuracy, verify medical necessity, and collaborate with providers and departments to obtain complete supporting documentation. • Perform timely follow-up on accounts requiring additional documentation or clarification. • Complete charge capture, data entry, and clinical data abstraction while ensuring regulatory, compliance, and reporting requirements are met. • Verify patient account information, encounter types, and demographic data while coordinating corrections with Patient Access when needed. • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational coding standards and regulations. • Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks while maintaining a high level of coding accuracy. • Participate in continuing education and stay current on coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices. • Support departmental quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for process enhancement.

• Codes diagnosis and procedures for outpatient physician charges at the Clinic level • Reviews the medical records thoroughly to facilitate the collection of patient care information. • Codes diagnosis and CPT for office and Surgical services for providers

• The Coder will review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for Facility Observation records to meet the needs of hospital data retrieval for billing and reimbursement. • Coder performs documentation review and assessment for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory compliance requirements. • Coder may interact with client staff and providers. • Select and sequence ICD-10 CM and CPT codes for designated patient types which may include but is not limited to: Acute Facility Observation for Non-Teaching Level facilities. • Review and analyze clinical records to ensure accurate CPT Assignment as well as modifiers as appropriate. • Abstract clinical data from the record after documentation review to ensure that it is adequate and appropriate to support diagnoses and procedures. • Complete assigned work functions utilizing appropriate resources. • May act as a resource with client staff for data integrity, clarification and assistance in understanding and determining appropriate and compliant coding practices including provider queries.