Claims Examiner

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Hanover (MD); Remote; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Coding Specialist for the Radiology department. The role is remote with equipment provided; candidates must reside in MD, PA, VA, DE, DC, or FL. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of radiology coding, CPC certification, and Coderyte proficiency.

Responsibilities include assigning CPT and ICD-10-CM codes, reviewing complex cases, and collaborating with clinicians to ensure accurate documentation for compliant billing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of coding experience.
• 250+ cases productivity for radiology.
• Experience with Coderyte.
• Prior experience in radiology specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on documentation and guidelines.
• Reviews and codes moderately complex radiology cases.
• Review work queues and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborates with providers to clarify documentation for accurate coding and billing.
• Participates in coding quality assurance to ensure compliance and maintain productivity.

Skills

Medical coding

Radiology coding

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Coderyte

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system. Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring for a Coding Specialist for the Radiology department. Schedule

• Monday- Friday
• 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm

Location

• 100% remote
• Equipment will be provided by department
• In-home internet is required
• Candidates are required to hold permanent residence in one of the following states:
• Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Washington D.C., or Florida

Required Experience For The Radiology Specialty

• Minimum of 3 years of coding experience
• 250+ cases productivity for radiology
• Experience with Coderyte
• Prior experience in the specialty of Radiology
• CPC certification is required; Radiology certification (CIRCC) is preferred

Pay Range

• $26-30 per hour
• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on medical record documentation and applicable coding guidelines.
• Reviews and codes moderately complex cases, including encounters involving multiple diagnoses, comorbid conditions, or complex documentation scenarios.
• Utilizes revenue cycle and coding systems to review assigned work queues, identify coding-related claim issues, and independently resolve routine and moderately complex discrepancies.
• Collaborates with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation to support accurate coding and billing.
• Participates in coding quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding guidelines while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Core Coding Focus: This role involves professional fee coding in a physician-based environment and includes work with CPT coding, ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS coding as applicable, Evaluation & Management (E/M) leveling, and physician documentation review to support accurate, compliant coding and appropriate reimbursement.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of experience as a medical claim examiner, processing UB and HCFA claims.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, CPT, ICD-9 codes, and claims processing.
• Extensive analytical skills to work across multiple claim types.
• Working knowledge of subrogation, reinsurance, and coordination of benefits claims.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.