Hybrid CPC ASC Coder – 1–2 yrs Experience

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Ambulatory Services, part of MedStar Health, is seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 1-2 years of coding experience to join our ASC coding team in Columbia, MD. The role offers a hybrid schedule after a 90-day probation period, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and on-site coordination Tue–Thu.

Responsibilities include coding and abstracting ASC services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS, maintaining accuracy and data quality.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years coding experience and familiarity with clinical information systems (e.g., 3M grouper electronic medical records, computer assisted coding).
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) required; CPC-A (Apprentice) is not sufficient.
• Experience with CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM coding practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses, procedures, patient demographics, and other required data elements.
• Contacts physician when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record and adheres to policy.
• Meets established quality and productivity standards as defined by policies.
• Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g., Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).
• Reviews medical record documentation to assign correct diagnostic and procedural codes and modifiers using standard guidelines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in coding related studies preferred

Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required

CPT-4 preferred

Job description

MedStar Ambulatory Services, part of MedStar Health, is seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 1-2 years of coding experience to join our ASC coding team in Columbia, MD. The role offers a hybrid schedule after a 90-day probation period, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and on-site coordination Tue–Thu.

Responsibilities include coding and abstracting ASC services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS, maintaining accuracy and data quality.