Senior Outpatient Medical Coder & Team Lead

Vanderbilt Health; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a professional coder to accurately assign and abstract professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters, supporting training and development of staff. You will use designated coding classifications, identify documentation gaps, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role emphasizes advanced knowledge of coding practices and collaboration within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional and outpatient facility coding experience.
• AHIMA/ACCP/AAFP coding certifications listed in the qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize coding work.
• Utilize designated coding classifications to ensure accurate code selection.
• Identify documentation gaps and initiate queries to clarify documentation for accurate coding.
• Provide guidance and support to coding staff on complex scenarios and regulatory requirements.
• Work within Vanderbilt Health to maintain compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding expertise

Advanced medical terminology

Critical thinking

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a professional coder to accurately assign and abstract professional and outpatient facility codes for encounters, supporting training and development of staff. You will use designated coding classifications, identify documentation gaps, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role emphasizes advanced knowledge of coding practices and collaboration within a leading academic health system.