Senior Coding Specialist, Surgery - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Coding Specialist to enhance patient care through accurate coding practices. This role involves reviewing and assigning diagnostic codes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the development of staff. Join a community that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in a collaborative environment. Here, your expertise will not only be acknowledged but celebrated as you play a vital role in advancing health and wellness. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in coding.
• Certified Coding Specialist certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows for coding work compliance.
• Identify documentation gaps impacting code assignment.
• Provide guidance on complex coding scenarios.

Skills

Medical Professional and Outpatient Facility Coding

Medical Terminology and Documentation

Critical Thinking

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals committed to changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health fosters an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive, and your uniqueness is celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and never settle for yesterday's standards. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Coding-Surgical Sciences

Job Summary:

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:

1. Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
2. 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.
3. Proactively identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may impact code assignment; initiate coding queries or tasks to clarify documentation and ensure accurate code assignment.
4. 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.
5. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position; 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 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.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

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 solutions. 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, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications: Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 4 years

Education: High School Diploma or GED

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