Senior Coding Specialist, Psych & Dermatology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a professional coder to accurately assign diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient encounters within a leading academic health system.

The role emphasizes adherence to AHIMA and AAPC guidelines, ongoing staff training, and providing guidance on complex coding scenarios. Collaboration with clinical teams supports high-quality documentation and compliant coding practices.

Qualifications

• Certifications listed by AHIMA or AAPC are required.
• Experience with professional and outpatient facility coding.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; advanced coding certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
• Utilize designated coding classifications 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 coding

AHIMA certifications

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)

Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)

Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (AHIMA)

Certified Outpatient Coder (AAPC)

Certified Professional Coder - Outpatient (AAPC)

RHIA - AHIMA

RHIT - AHIMA

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a professional coder to accurately assign diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient encounters within a leading academic health system.

The role emphasizes adherence to AHIMA and AAPC guidelines, ongoing staff training, and providing guidance on complex coding scenarios. Collaboration with clinical teams supports high-quality documentation and compliant coding practices.