Senior Coding Specialist (Plastic Surgery exp required) - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Coding professional who reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters. You will support ongoing training of staff and help ensure compliance with regulatory targets.

Responsibilities include developing efficient workflows, applying coding guidelines, identifying documentation gaps, and mentoring staff on complex coding issues while staying current with regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related coding experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA certifications referenced in the ad or by incumbents.

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.

Skills

Medical Professional and Outpatient

Medical Terminology

Critical Thinking

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Organization

Coding‑Surgical Sciences

Job Summary

Reviews, 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.

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.

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)

Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 4 years

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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.