Senior Coding Specialist (Gastroenterology Procedure Coding exp required) - REMOTE

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist for a remote position. This role involves reviewing, accurately assigning, and abstracting professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently. The specialist will also support ongoing training and development of staff. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where uniqueness is sought and celebrated. The mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

Gastroenterology Procedure Coding experience required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Gastroenterology Procedure Coding is required.

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.
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.