Johns Hopkins Intrastaff provides temporary support for Johns Hopkins locations and partner hospitals.
This role is 100% remote. Equipment is provided by the department, and the employee must have in-home internet service.
The position is a single role that may appear under several common search titles, including Medical Coding Specialist, Physician Coding Specialist, Clinical Coding Specialist, Medical Coder, and Coding Specialist.
The role assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on medical record documentation and applicable coding guidelines. It reviews and codes moderately complex cases, including encounters with multiple diagnoses, comorbid conditions, or complex documentation scenarios.
The coder uses revenue cycle and coding systems to review assigned work queues, identify coding-related claim issues, and independently resolve routine and moderately complex discrepancies. The position also collaborates with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve the completeness and quality of clinical documentation to support accurate coding and billing.
Coding quality assurance activities are part of the role, along with maintaining compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding guidelines while meeting productivity and quality standards.
Core coding focus includes professional fee coding in a physician-based environment with CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS as applicable, Evaluation & Management leveling, and physician documentation review to support accurate, compliant coding and reimbursement.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or a related field.
A high school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of medical coding experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
Required certification: CPC, CCA, or CCS-P.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies, including coding compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of CPT and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and professional billing coding guidelines.
Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10.
Experience using coding and revenue cycle systems to review work queues, resolve coding edits, and support accurate claim submission.
Permanent residence must be maintained in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., or Florida.
Equipment provided by the department.
Remote work arrangement.
Location
Maryland, US
Employment Type
Temporary
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago