Senior Coding Specialist (Trauma Surgery Coding exp required) - REMOTE
Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Remote - Tennessee (LOC12700), TN
•Remote
About The Position
Reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently. Supports ongoing training and development of staff.
Requirements
- Trauma Surgery Coding experience required
- Medical Professional and Outpatient Facility Coding (Advanced)
- Medical Terminology and Documentation (Advanced)
- Critical Thinking (Advanced)
- Compliance (Advanced)
- 4 years relevant work experience
- High School Diploma or GED
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
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
