Senior Coding Specialist, PRN (Psychiatry) - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

18h•Remote

About The Position

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, committed to changing the world. VUMC values expertise, knowledge expansion, and challenging 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. The Senior Coding Specialist, PRN (Psychiatry) role involves reviewing, accurately assigning, and abstracting professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes for encounters using designated coding classifications, independently. This position also supports the ongoing training and development of staff within the Coding-Derm, Psych organization. VUMC is the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with over 28,000 employees across various clinical, research, and administrative functions, including multiple hospitals and hundreds of outpatient clinics. It is recognized as a world leader in advancing personalized health, committed to personalizing the patient experience through a caring spirit and distinctive capabilities.

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)
4 years of relevant work experience
High School Diploma or GED
Advanced knowledge in Medical Professional and Outpatient Facility Coding
Advanced knowledge in Medical Terminology and Documentation
Advanced Critical Thinking skills
Advanced understanding of Compliance (rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally)

Responsibilities

Review, accurately assign, and abstract professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently.
Support ongoing training and development of staff.
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.