Senior Medical Coding Strategist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Coding professional who reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters. You will support ongoing training of staff and help ensure compliance with regulatory targets.

Responsibilities include developing efficient workflows, applying coding guidelines, identifying documentation gaps, and mentoring staff on complex coding issues while staying current with regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related coding experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA certifications referenced in the ad or by incumbents.

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 and guidelines to ensure accurate code selection; consider the utilization of resources during patient encounters to reflect the appropriate codes.
• Proactively identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may impact code assignment; initiate coding queries or tasks to clarify documentation and ensure accurate code assignment.
• 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.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Medical Professional and Outpatient

Medical Terminology

Critical Thinking

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Coding professional who reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters. You will support ongoing training of staff and help ensure compliance with regulatory targets.

Responsibilities include developing efficient workflows, applying coding guidelines, identifying documentation gaps, and mentoring staff on complex coding issues while staying current with regulatory changes.