Senior Medical Coder - Psychiatry & Dermatology

Vanderbilt Health; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a qualified coding professional to accurately assign professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters using designated coding classification systems. The role supports ongoing staff training and development.

The ideal candidate holds AHIMA certifications, has 4 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in medical terminology, documentation review, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• AHIMA / AAPC certifications required or equivalent credentials.
• Experience with professional and outpatient facility coding.
• Knowledge of coding regulations and guidelines.

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 to ensure accurate code selection and reflect appropriate codes during patient encounters.
• Proactively identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may impact code assignment and initiate coding queries.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in professional and outpatient facility coding practices; provide guidance to coding staff and stay updated on guidelines.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Compliance

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a qualified coding professional to accurately assign professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters using designated coding classification systems. The role supports ongoing staff training and development.

The ideal candidate holds AHIMA certifications, has 4 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in medical terminology, documentation review, and compliance with regulatory requirements.