Senior Medical Coding Specialist - Lead & Optimize Coding

Visa Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled coder to review and abstract facility codes for encounters across professional and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with staff, ensure accurate code assignment, and stay current with coding regulations.

The ideal candidate has multiple AHIMA/ACMA certifications, 4+ years of coding experience, and a strong foundation in medical terminology. This full-time role offers growth within a leading health system and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in medical professional and outpatient facility coding.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and documentation.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of coding regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters.
• Develop workflows to organize and prioritize coding tasks while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate queries to ensure accurate code assignment.
• Provide guidance to staff on complex coding scenarios and regulatory changes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding

Medical terminology

Critical thinking

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a skilled coder to review and abstract facility codes for encounters across professional and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with staff, ensure accurate code assignment, and stay current with coding regulations.

The ideal candidate has multiple AHIMA/ACMA certifications, 4+ years of coding experience, and a strong foundation in medical terminology. This full-time role offers growth within a leading health system and a collaborative