Senior Coding Specialist, PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Coding Specialist independently reviews encounters and accurately assigns and abstracts diagnostic and procedural codes using designated coding classifications. The role organizes complex coding work to meet regulatory requirements and hospital targets, assigns codes that reflect resources used during patient encounters, and identifies documentation clarification opportunities. The specialist initiates coding queries or tasks, serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, and supports ongoing staff training and development. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant work experience.
• Licensure in a discipline-specific area, listed as Licensure-Others.
• Advanced medical coding knowledge.
• Advanced critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced understanding of medical terminology and documentation in office or surgical settings.
• Advanced understanding of compliance rules, regulations, sanctions, guidelines, and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes that reflect resource utilization during patient encounters.
• Identify documentation clarification opportunities and initiate coding queries or tasks.
• Serve as a clinical coding subject matter expert.
• Support ongoing training and development of staff.

Benefits

• The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED