Physician Coding Specialist: Expert Medical Billing

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing arm of the Johns Hopkins Health System, is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist. The role focuses on assigning CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes to professional encounters, ensuring accurate billing in a physician-based environment.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in HIM or related field, or a HS diploma with 2 years coding experience, plus CPC/CCS-P/CCA certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or related field; or a high school diploma/GED with 2 years coding experience.
• CPC (AAPC Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician) certification is required.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies, including coding compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of CPT and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and professional billing coding guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD10 is required.
• Experience utilizing coding and revenue cycle systems to review work queues, resolve coding edits, and support accurate claim submission.

Responsibilities

• 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 with multiple diagnoses or comorbid conditions.
• Uses revenue cycle and coding systems to review work queues, identify coding issues, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborates with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve coding for accurate reimbursement.
• Participates in coding quality assurance and ensures compliance with coding guidelines and productivity standards.
• Focus on professional fee coding in a physician-based environment, including CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, E/M leveling, and documentation review.
• Experience with coding and revenue cycle systems to support accurate claim submission.

Skills

CPT coding knowledge

HCPCS coding knowledge

ICD10 knowledge

Medical terminology

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or related field

High school diploma or GED + 2 years medical coding experience

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing arm of the Johns Hopkins Health System, is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist. The role focuses on assigning CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 codes to professional encounters, ensuring accurate billing in a physician-based environment.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in HIM or related field, or a HS diploma with 2 years coding experience, plus CPC/CCS-P/CCA certification.