Inpatient Coding Specialist (coding Certification Required) - Remote

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, United States
On-site
Icd-10-cm diagnosis codes
Icd-10-pcs procedure codes
Drg methodologies
Reviews documentation in the electronic medical record and assign and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Coding

Job Summary

  • Reviews documentation in the electronic medical record and assign and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Coding.
  • Uses Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) methodologies, including Medicare Severity DRGs (MS-DRGs) and All Patient Refined DRGs (APR-DRGs).
  • Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

Matching Summary

Reviews documentation in the electronic medical record and assign and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Coding.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
  • ICD-10-PCS procedure codes
  • DRG methodologies
  • physician query workflows
  • anatomy and physiology knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • thrive and uniqueness celebrated
  • part of something bigger
  • pride in work
  • continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Certified Coding Associate - AHIMA
  • Certified Coding Specialist - AHIMA
  • Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - AHIMA
  • Certified Outpatient Coder - AAPC
  • Certified Professional Coder - Outpatient - AAPC
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA
  • 5 years relevant work experience
  • High School Diploma or GED

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