Senior Coding Specialist (Emergency Medicine PB & HB exp) - REMOTE

Vanderbilt Health; New York (NY); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Vanderbilt Health seeks a skilled Outpatient Facility Coder to assign diagnoses and procedures to encounters using designated coding classifications. You will support staff training and ensure compliant, accurate coding across outpatient and professional encounters.

The role requires advanced knowledge of medical terminology, documentation practices, and regulatory guidelines. Join a comprehensive benefits program and a collaborative team committed to high-quality care.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in code assignment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize coding work.
• Use official coding classifications to ensure accurate code selection.
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate coding queries to ensure accuracy.
• Provide guidance to coding staff on complex scenarios and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Critical Thinking

Compliance

Medical Terminology

Documentation

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

AHIMA Certifications

Descripción del empleo

Discover Vanderbilt Health

: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

Coding-Outpatient facility Coding edits

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARYReviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently. Supports ongoing training and development of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
• Utilize designated coding classification systems and guidelines to ensure accurate code selection; consider the utilization of resources during patient encounters to reflect the appropriate codes.
• Proactively identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may impact code assignment; initiate coding queries or tasks to clarify documentation and ensure accurate code assignment.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in professional and outpatient facility coding practices; provide guidance and support to coding staff on complex coding scenarios and regulatory requirements; stay updated on changes in coding regulations and guidelines to maintain subject matter expertise.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Technical Capabilities

• MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AND OUTPATIENT FACILITY CODING (ADVANCED): The transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
• MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND DOCUMENTATION (ADVANCED): The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office, or surgical setting.
• CRITICAL THINKING (ADVANCED): The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
• COMPLIANCE (ADVANCED): Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
• Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues
  • Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
  • Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services
  • Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality
  • Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
  • Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
• Managing Resources Effectively
  • Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
  • Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation
  • Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
  • Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
  • Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications

Certifications

• Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Outpatient Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Professional Coder - Outpatient - American Academy of Professional Coders
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 5 years

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.