Remote Senior Coding Specialist: Psychiatry & Dermatology

vumc.org; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Coding Specialist with Psychiatry and Dermatology coding experience to review, assign, and abstract professional and outpatient facility codes. This remote role supports efficient workflows and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines.

You will mentor staff, stay updated on coding changes, and collaborate with clinical teams to resolve documentation gaps. AHIMA/AC coding credentials and at least four years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Certified professional coder credentials (AHIMA/AC) required or preferred.
• Experience with psychiatry and dermatology coding environments.
• Proven ability to review documentation and assign accurate codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to organize complex coding tasks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Apply coding classifications to diagnose and procedure codes for professional and outpatient services.
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate coding queries to ensure accuracy.
• Provide guidance to staff on complex coding scenarios and stay updated on coding regulations.

Skills

Coding accuracy

Regulatory knowledge

Medical terminology

Documentation review

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AHIMA guidelines

Coding classification systems

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN seeks a Senior Coding Specialist with Psychiatry and Dermatology coding experience to review, assign, and abstract professional and outpatient facility codes. This remote role supports efficient workflows and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines.

You will mentor staff, stay updated on coding changes, and collaborate with clinical teams to resolve documentation gaps. AHIMA/AC coding credentials and at least four years of experience are required.