Pathology Coding Specialist

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Middle River (MD); Remote; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is hiring a Coding Specialist for the Pathology department. This 100% remote position supports professional billing coding in a physician-based environment, focusing on CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding.

Requires a Bachelor’s in HIM/Medical Coding or a high school diploma with 2 years coding experience, plus 3 years of coding experience and relevant certifications (CPC/CCS-P/CCA). You must reside in MD, PA, VA, DE, DC, or FL.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of medical coding experience.
• Competent in Laboratory Pathology coding; pathology experience required.
• Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS coding, ICD-10, and professional billing guidelines.
• Certifications CPC, CCS-P, or CCA required.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional billing based on medical records.
• Review moderately complex cases with multiple diagnoses or documentation nuances.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation for accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Participate in coding quality assurance to ensure compliance with regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HIM/Medical Coding/related field

High school diploma or GED + 2 years medical coding experience

Tools

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS coding

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.

Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring for a Coding Specialist for the Pathology department.

Schedule

• Monday- Friday
• 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm

Location

• 100% remote
• Equipment will be provided by department
• In-home internet is required
• Candidates are required to hold permanent residence in one of the following states:
  • Maryland
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
  • Delaware
  • Washington D.C.
  • Florida

Required Experience For The Pahtology Specialty

• Minimum of 3 years of coding experience
• Competent in Laboratory Pathology coding (anatomical ok, but this role is for laboratory coding)
• Minimum of 1 experience coding in Pathology

Pay Range

• $26-30 per hour
• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on medical record documentation and applicable coding guidelines.
• Reviews and codes moderately complex cases, including encounters involving multiple diagnoses, comorbid conditions, or complex documentation scenarios.
• Utilizes revenue cycle and coding systems to review assigned work queues, identify coding-related claim issues, and independently resolve routine and moderately complex discrepancies.
• Collaborates with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation to support accurate coding and billing.
• Participates in coding quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding guidelines while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Core Coding Focus: This role involves professional fee coding in a physician-based environment and includes work with CPT coding, ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS coding as applicable, Evaluation & Management (E/M) leveling, and physician documentation review to support accurate, compliant coding and appropriate reimbursement.
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or related field; or a minimum of high school diploma or GED and 2 years work experience in medical coding can be substituted for Bachelors Degree
• CPC (AAPC Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician) certification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of coding experience
• Competent in Laboratory Pathology coding (anatomical ok, but this role is for laboratory coding)
• Minimum of 1 experience coding in Pathology
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies, including coding compliance standards and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of CPT and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and professional billing coding guidelines
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10 is required
• Experience utilizing coding and revenue cycle systems to review work queues, resolve coding edits, and support accurate claim submission

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