Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k plan

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an experienced Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist. You will code diagnoses and procedures across ER, Ancillary, and Recurring Account charts, ensuring accuracy for billing, compliance, and data analysis.

The role requires ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT proficiency, at least 1 year of hospital coding experience including outpatient Ancillary records, and a coding certification (CCA, CPC, or CPC-H).

Qualifications

• Must have a coding certification: CCA, CPC, or CPC-H.
• Associate degree from AHIMA-approved program with RHIT credentials, or CCA, or CPC/CPC-H credential (AAPC).
• Minimum 1 year of hospital coding experience, including outpatient Ancillary records.
• Advanced hospital coding assessment completed successfully.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, UHDDS, HSCRC guidelines, and ethical coding practices.
• Proficiency in multiple coding platforms and software applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT systems.
• Abstract key data elements for CMS, HSCRC, and other regulatory reporting.
• Code outpatient and recurring accounts across service lines (e.g., JMC-JMC/R, BHS, Outpatient Rehab).
• Ensure coding quality supports reporting, billing, and analytics.

Skills

Medical coding

Healthcare documentation

Data abstraction

Communication skills

Education

AHIMA RHIT or CCA or CPC/CPC-H credential

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $20.77 USD to $31.15 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist

*Must have a coding certification to be considered: CCA, CPC, or CPC-H

Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Health Information Management

Join a team that values accuracy, integrity, and excellence in healthcare documentation. We’re seeking a skilled Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist to ensure precise coding of diagnoses and procedures across Emergency Room, Ancillary, and Recurring Account charts. This role is essential to maintaining compliance, supporting billing accuracy, and contributing to meaningful data analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Review clinical documentation and assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT systems
• Abstract key data elements for reporting to CMS, HSCRC, and other regulatory agencies
• Code outpatient and recurring accounts across multiple service lines, including JMC-JMC/R, BHS, and Outpatient Rehab
• Ensure coding quality supports internal and external reporting, billing, and analytics

What You Bring

Education & Credentials

• Associate degree from an AHIMA-approved program with RHIT credentials, or CCA credential (AHIMA), or CPC/CPC-H credential (AAPC)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of hospital coding experience, including outpatient Ancillary records
• Successful completion of an advanced hospital coding assessment

Certifications

• At least one of the following: CCA, CPC, or CPC-H
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems
• Familiarity with federal coding guidelines, UHDDS, HSCRC reporting standards, and ethical coding practices
• Proficiency in multiple software applications and coding platforms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive documentation and compliance issues professionally

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment where precision and professionalism are valued. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that supports quality care through accurate coding, we encourage you to apply.

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

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