Coding Specialist (Multi-specialty Coding Edits) - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Remote

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a remote Coding Specialist to review, accurately assign, and abstract professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters. The individual must organize and prioritize coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets. This role also involves recognizing documentation clarification opportunities and initiating coding tasks.

Requirements

Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Outpatient Coder - American Academy of Professional Coders
Certified Professional Coder - Outpatient - American Academy of Professional Coders
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Relevant Work Experience
3 years of experience
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Compliance (Intermediate)
Medical Terminology & Documentation (Intermediate)
Critical Thinking (Intermediate)
Medical Coding (Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Organizes and prioritizes coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
Assigns the most appropriate diagnosis and procedures to reflect the utilization of resources during the patient encounter.
Recognizes documentation clarification opportunities to ensure it supports all codes and designation assignments. Initiates coding queries or tasks.