Remote Laboratory Pathology Coding Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a remote Pathology coder with at least 3 years of coding experience. The role focuses on laboratory pathology coding, CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding for professional billing in a physician-based setting.

Responsibilities include assigning codes, reviewing complex cases, collaborating with clinicians to ensure documentation clarity, and maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HIM or related field required, or GED with 2 years coding experience.
• CPC, CCA, or CCS-P certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of coding experience.
• Laboratory Pathology coding experience required (anatomical ok).
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on medical record documentation and coding guidelines.
• Review and code moderately complex cases, including encounters with multiple diagnoses or complex documentation.
• Utilize revenue cycle systems to review work queues and resolve coding-related discrepancies.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve coding and billing quality.
• Participate in coding quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Core focus: professional fee coding in physician-based environment including CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, E/M leveling, and documentation review.

Skills

CPT/HCPCS knowledge

ICD-10 coding

Revenue cycle systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HIM or related field

2 years medical coding experience with high school diploma

Coding certifications

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a remote Pathology coder with at least 3 years of coding experience. The role focuses on laboratory pathology coding, CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding for professional billing in a physician-based setting.

Responsibilities include assigning codes, reviewing complex cases, collaborating with clinicians to ensure documentation clarity, and maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines.