Senior Medical Coder — Dermatology & Psychiatry Expertise

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled coder to review and abstract professional and outpatient facility encounters, assigning codes with accuracy. The role supports ongoing staff training and ensures compliance with coding regulations.

The candidate will work within a leading academic health system, collaborating across departments to optimize documentation and coding workflows, while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring patient data integrity.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of relevant work experience in medical coding.
• Certifications in AHIMA or AAPC coding preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and ICD coding conventions.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Utilize designated coding classification systems to ensure accurate code selection.
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate coding queries to improve accuracy.
• Provide guidance to coding staff on complex coding scenarios and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Advanced coding knowledge

Critical thinking

Compliance

Medical terminology & documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled coder to review and abstract professional and outpatient facility encounters, assigning codes with accuracy. The role supports ongoing staff training and ensures compliance with coding regulations.

The candidate will work within a leading academic health system, collaborating across departments to optimize documentation and coding workflows, while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring patient data integrity.