Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Education assistance program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD seeks a skilled Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist to ensure accurate coding for various healthcare records. The role demands strong expertise in ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, with a minimum of 1 year of hospital coding experience required.

The position provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and education assistance, aimed at fostering employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hospital coding experience, particularly with outpatient Ancillary records.
• Successful completion of an advanced hospital coding assessment.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems.
• Familiarity with federal coding guidelines and ethical coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign accurate codes using coding systems.
• Abstract key data elements for regulatory reporting.
• Code outpatient and recurring accounts across service lines.
• Ensure coding quality supports reporting and billing accuracy.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Associate degree from an AHIMA-approved program

RHIT certification

CCA certification

CPC or CPC-H certification

Tools

Coding software applications

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.

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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees’ well‑being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance starting on the 1st of the month following the date of hire, along with life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off accruing from day one, a 401(k) plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential.

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