Senior Coding Specialist (Home Healthcare exp - OASIS assessment exp; HCS-D or HCS-O cert required) - REMOTE
About The Position
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a community dedicated to 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 take pride in their work and are part of something bigger than themselves. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. The Senior Coding Specialist reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently. This role supports ongoing training and development of staff.
Requirements
- Home Healthcare experience
- OASIS assessment experience
- HCS-D (Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis) OR HCS-O (Home Care Clinical Specialist-Oasis) certification
- Advanced Medical Professional and Outpatient Facility Coding skills
- Advanced Medical Terminology and Documentation comprehension
- Advanced Critical Thinking skills
- Advanced Compliance knowledge
- 4 years of 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
- comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
