Under direct supervision, this role assigns accurate ICD-10 diagnoses, CPT-4 procedure codes, and appropriate modifiers from medical record documentation for complex, multi-specialty outpatient encounters. Areas include Emergency Room (ER), ER E/M charging, OP Trauma, hospital and ASC surgeries, observation, interventional radiology, cardiology, and claim edits. The position supports appropriate reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
This role is essential for ensuring accurate and timely coding of medical records and requires the ability to handle moderate to complex outpatient coding scenarios.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 training
- At least 3 years of outpatient coding experience in a facility healthcare setting, including outpatient surgical coding
- One of the following certifications: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, or CIRCC
- Ability to use coding and EHR software such as EPIC and 3M HDM
- Knowledge of NCCI edits, NCD and LCD requirements, and payer guidelines
- Strong analytical, organizational, attention-to-detail, problem-solving, and computer skills
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Familiarity with basic medical terminology
- Strong typing skills
Preferred
- Associate or bachelor’s degree
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago