Inpatient Coding Specialist (coding Certification Required) - Remote

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Cool Springs

Nashville, Tennessee, US
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Icd-10-cm diagnosis coding
Icd-10-pcs procedure coding
Drg assignment methodology
The role involves reviewing the entire electronic medical record to identify all diagnoses and procedures for accurate code assignment

Job Summary

  • The role involves reviewing the entire electronic medical record to identify all diagnoses and procedures for accurate code assignment.
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center is committed to an environment where employees take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.
  • The position requires analyzing cases for complications, comorbidities, and mortality indicators while adhering to AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.

Matching Summary

The role involves reviewing the entire electronic medical record to identify all diagnoses and procedures for accurate code assignment.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding
  • ICD-10-PCS procedure coding
  • DRG assignment methodology
  • Physician query drafting
  • Electronic medical record review

Nice-to-have

  • Clinical documentation validation
  • Complex discharge analysis
  • Collaboration with CDIS team
  • High dollar case management
  • Optimal severity of illness scoring

Key Requirements

  • 5 years relevant work experience
  • AHIMA or AAPC certification required
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Remote work eligibility

Work Rights

Not specified

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