Coding Specialist (Radiation Oncology coding exp required) - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Coding Specialist reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes for patient encounters. The role organizes and prioritizes coding work to meet regulatory requirements and hospital targets, assigns appropriate diagnoses and procedures to reflect resources used during encounters, and identifies documentation clarification opportunities. The position may initiate coding queries or tasks, and additional duties may be assigned. Radiation Oncology coding experience is required. The role is remote.

Requirements

• Radiation Oncology coding experience is required.
• Three years of relevant work experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand compliance rules, regulations, sanctions, guidelines, and requirements.
• Ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in office or surgical settings.
• Critical-thinking skills to analyze and evaluate issues and form judgments.
• Medical coding knowledge: transforming healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal alphanumeric codes.
• One of the following certifications: 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 (AHIMA); or Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA).

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes to reflect the utilization of resources during patient encounters.
• Recognize documentation clarification opportunities to ensure documentation supports code and designation assignments.
• Initiate coding queries or tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive community and appreciation of employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED