Arkansas Children's Hospital

Arkansas Children’s Hospital is the state’s only medical center devoted exclusively to providing world-class healthcare for children. The private, nonprofit

Clinical Coder II

Location

Arkansas

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$21 - $26 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Clinical Coder II

Arkansas Children's Hospital

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.

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