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)