Senior Coding Specialist (facility Coding With Experience In Observation And Emergency Medicine) - Remote

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Nashville, TN, United States
On-site
Outpatient facility coding
Observation and emergency medicine
Coding classification systems
Reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently

Job Summary

  • Reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently.
  • Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Outpatient facility coding
  • Observation and Emergency Medicine
  • Coding classification systems
  • Documentation gap identification
  • Regulatory requirements compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Develop efficient workflows
  • Support staff development
  • Proactive documentation clarification
  • Subject matter expertise

Key Requirements

  • 4 years relevant work experience
  • 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)
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • High School Diploma or GED

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