Hospital Coding Specialist I

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking an entry-level Medical Coding Specialist for a remote role, Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm. Applicants living in MD, DC, VA, PA, DE, or FL will be considered.

You will review outpatient clinic and Emergency Department records, assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers to support accurate claim submission, under supervision. A Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field is required, and an approved coding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field.
• Active approved coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA upon hire.
• Successful completion of Outpatient Coding Specialist I assessment upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to assign accurate codes for outpatient services.
• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and hospital policies.
• Collaborates with providers to obtain documentation clarification and resolve missing charges.
• Maintains knowledge of coding standards and regulatory changes.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

AAPC/AHIMA credentials

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Computerized encoders

Revenue cycle systems

Job description

YOU Belong Here

This is a remote role, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Applicants living in MD, DC, VA, PA, DE, or FL will only be considered.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Summary:

Responsible for reviewing and coding medical record documentation for lower complexity hospital outpatient services, primarily Clinic and Emergency Department accounts across JHHS entities. Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers based on medical record documentation to support accurate and compliant claim submission.

Reviews clinical documentation and abstracts required data elements in accordance with Federal, State, CMS, HSCRC, and organizational coding and billing guidelines. Utilizes electronic health records, computerized encoders, and revenue cycle systems to resolve routine coding edits and claim issues for assigned account types.

Works collaboratively with providers and departments to obtain clarification on documentation as needed and to resolve missing or incorrect charges within assigned areas. Organizes and prioritizes work to meet productivity and quality standards while developing proficiency in coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational workflows.

This is an entry-level coding position focused on developing coding knowledge, accuracy, and productivity. Maintains and expands knowledge of coding and sequencing guidelines and participates in quality assurance and educational activities to support ongoing professional development. Works under general supervision and guidance and collaborates as a member of the HIM and Coding team

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in health information management, medical coding, or a related field (One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education).

Required Licensure:

• Active approved coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA upon hire.
• Successful completion of Outpatient Coding Specialist I diagnosis and CPT coding pre-employment assessment upon hire. (Required)

Essential Functions:

• Reviewsmedicalrecordstoassignaccuratecodesforphysicianservices.
• Ensurescompliancewithallcodingguidelines,regulations,andhospitalpolicies.
• Maintainsup-to-dateknowledgeofcodingstandards,payerrequirements,andregulatorychanges.
• Preparesandsubmitsaccurateandtimelycodingreportstothebillingdepartment.
• Auditscodeddatatoensureaccuracyandcompleteness.

Work Experience:

• Coding experience preferred.

Salary Range: Minimum 22.33/hour - Maximum 36.86/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.