Senior Coding Specialist, PRN (Psychiatry) - REMOTE
About The Position
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, aiming to change the world. VUMC values expertise, expands knowledge, and challenges abilities, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and uniqueness is celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger, taking pride in their work and striving for continuous improvement. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. This Senior Coding Specialist, PRN (Psychiatry) role involves reviewing, accurately assigning, and abstracting professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently. The specialist also supports ongoing training and development of staff. The professional administrative functions at Vanderbilt Health include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. The health system supports its employees and encourages excellence, with high-achieving employees staying for professional growth, benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4 years of relevant work experience
- 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)
- LIC-Licensed Discipline Specific - Licensure-Others
- Advanced Medical Professional and Outpatient Facility Coding
- Advanced Medical Terminology and Documentation
- Advanced Critical Thinking
- Advanced Compliance
Responsibilities
- Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
- Utilize designated coding classification systems and guidelines to ensure accurate code selection; consider the utilization of resources during patient encounters to reflect the appropriate codes.
- Proactively identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may impact code assignment; initiate coding queries or tasks to clarify documentation and ensure accurate code assignment.
- 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; stay updated on changes in coding regulations and guidelines to maintain subject matter expertise.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
