VIP Coding Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Job Location:

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization:

VIS NLI Coding

Job Summary:

Job Description Summary

Join Our Growing Team!

Are you detailoriented love solving documentation puzzles and enjoy work that truly makes a difference Were looking for friendly motivated team members to join our Coding team.

As a Coding Specialist youll support patient care and organizational excellence by assigning accurate ICD10CM CPT and HCPCS codes across a variety of medical records. Your expertise helps drive proper reimbursement supports physician documentation and strengthens our organizations commitment to excellence. If youre detailoriented selfmotivated and excited about continuous learning this is the perfect place to grow your skills and your career.

This role offers a supportive teamoriented environment with opportunities for continuing education growth and meaningful contributions every day. This role is fully remote with meetings held virtually. We are seeking someone for first shift preferably but flexibility is available after productivity is met.

We review all applications carefully and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual interview. We cant wait to meet the next great addition to our team!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews complete medical records and assigns accurate ICD10CM CPT and HCPCScodes.
Ensures documentation supports all assigned codes; identifies missing details and collaborates with clinic staff to obtain clarification.
Applies current coding guidelines compliance rules and payerspecific requirements (federal state and commercial).
Demonstrates indepth understanding of medical terminology human anatomy and physiologyto support proper code selection.
Maintains accurate uptodate records of completed and inprogress work.
Meets established productivity and quality standards.
Assists with Compliance and Internal Audits as requested.
Researches and resolves coding questions proactively taking initiative to stay current with evolving guidelines.
Utilizes appropriate coding references and resources on an ongoing basis.
Organizes and prioritizes workload effectively in a fastmoving environment.
Actively pursues and maintains continuing education credits as required by professional associations.

Required:

Epic EMR experience
Microsoft Office proficiency
Minimum of 2 years Coding certification: CPC RHIT or CCS.

Hours between: 6am-5pm shift; negotiable upon hiring

Remote (virtual onboarding)

Preferred Skills:

A minimum of 2 yrs of experience in coding professional fee or global fees
Radiology coding knowledge
Experience with HCPCS coding anddenial reviewsis a plus.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics finance administration legal and community affairs human resources communications and marketing development facilities and many more.

At our growing health system we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth appreciation of benefits and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Required Experience:

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be ...