Senior Coding Specialist (Home Healthcare exp - OASIS assessment exp; HCS-D or H
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals 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 uniqueness is 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. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization
VHCS Admin - Quality
Job Summary
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.
Key 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.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
Medical Professional and Outpatient Facility Coding (Advanced): The transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
Medical Terminology and Documentation (Advanced): The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office, or surgical setting.
Critical Thinking (Advanced): The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Compliance (Advanced): Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
Must Have One of the Following Certifications
HCS-D (Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis)
HCS-O (Home Care Clinical Specialist-Oasis)
Position Qualifications
Certifications: Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS - Licensure-Others, Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis - Licensure-Others
Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 4 years
Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals 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 uniqueness is 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. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization
VHCS Admin - Quality
Job Summary
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.
Key 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.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
Medical Professional and Outpatient Facility Coding (Advanced): The transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
Medical Terminology and Documentation (Advanced): The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office, or surgical setting.
Critical Thinking (Advanced): The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Compliance (Advanced): Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
Must Have One of the Following Certifications
HCS-D (Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis)
HCS-O (Home Care Clinical Specialist-Oasis)
Position Qualifications
Certifications: Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS - Licensure-Others, Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis - Licensure-Others
Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 4 years
Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well‑being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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