Home Health Medical Coding Specialist

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to support Johns Hopkins Health System locations in Baltimore. The role codes diagnoses and procedures for professional billing, reviews complex cases, and collaborates with clinicians to ensure accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of healthcare coding experience, and strong English communication. Local applicants only; pay is $26–$30 per hour, with standard day shifts.

Qualifications

• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes based on medical records and guidelines.
• Codes moderately complex cases with multiple diagnoses and comorbid conditions.
• Reviews work queues, identifies coding issues, and resolves routine discrepancies.
• Collaborates with providers to clarify documentation for accurate coding.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining productivity.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience in a home care or healthcare setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters.
• Reviews and codes moderately complex cases with multiple diagnoses.
• Uses coding systems to review queues and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborates with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation.
• Participates in coding quality assurance and ensures guideline compliance.
• Focus on CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS coding and E/M leveling.

Skills

English fluency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to support Johns Hopkins Health System locations in Baltimore. The role codes diagnoses and procedures for professional billing, reviews complex cases, and collaborates with clinicians to ensure accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of healthcare coding experience, and strong English communication. Local applicants only; pay is $26–$30 per hour, with standard day shifts.