Ambulatory Medical Coder – DoD Compliance & Education

PPDG; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Performance Development Group (PPDG) is seeking a Medical Coder for the Joint Base Andrews location in Maryland. The role involves assigning accurate E&M, ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes for ambulatory visits based on documentation, and supporting coding compliance activities.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with a focus on maintaining DoD standards, participating in audits, and educating staff on coding requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years outpatient/ambulatory coding experience (2 years in MTF).
• Experience coding多个 medical and surgical specialties using ICD, E&M, CPT, HCPCS.
• No billing-only, ancillary, or non-ambulatory coding.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate codes in CHCS, MHS GENESIS, AHLTA, Essentris.
• Ensure documentation supports coding and meets DoD standards.
• Participate in audits, compliance activities, and special studies.
• Educate providers and staff on coding requirements.
• Maintain reports and attend required trainings.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Coding guidelines

Documentation skills

Reimbursement knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in HIM

Medical coding certificate

Equivalent college coursework

RHIT

RHIA

CPC

COC

CCS

CCS-P

Tools

CHCS

MHS GENESIS

AHLTA

Essentris

Job description

Professional Performance Development Group (PPDG) is seeking a Medical Coder for the Joint Base Andrews location in Maryland. The role involves assigning accurate E&M, ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes for ambulatory visits based on documentation, and supporting coding compliance activities.

You will work Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with a focus on maintaining DoD standards, participating in audits, and educating staff on coding requirements.