Senior Medical Coder - Psychiatry & Dermatology

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to accurately assign and abstract codes for professional and outpatient facility encounters. The role supports staff training and development within a comprehensive health system.

Ideal candidates have 4 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding classifications, and compliance requirements. The organization emphasizes collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have professional and outpatient facility coding knowledge.
• Ability to use designated coding classification systems and guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize coding work.
• Use designated coding systems to ensure accurate code selection.
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate queries to clarify records.
• Provide guidance to staff on complex coding scenarios and regulatory requirements.
• The role may include additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding

Medical terminology

Critical thinking

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to accurately assign and abstract codes for professional and outpatient facility encounters. The role supports staff training and development within a comprehensive health system.

Ideal candidates have 4 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding classifications, and compliance requirements. The organization emphasizes collaboration and professional growth.