Remote Outpatient Coding Specialist I (Entry Level)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking an entry-level Medical Coding Specialist for a remote role, Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm. Applicants living in MD, DC, VA, PA, DE, or FL will be considered.

You will review outpatient clinic and Emergency Department records, assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers to support accurate claim submission, under supervision. A Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field is required, and an approved coding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field.
• Active approved coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA upon hire.
• Successful completion of Outpatient Coding Specialist I assessment upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to assign accurate codes for outpatient services.
• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and hospital policies.
• Collaborates with providers to obtain documentation clarification and resolve missing charges.
• Maintains knowledge of coding standards and regulatory changes.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

AAPC/AHIMA credentials

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Computerized encoders

Revenue cycle systems

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking an entry-level Medical Coding Specialist for a remote role, Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm. Applicants living in MD, DC, VA, PA, DE, or FL will be considered.

You will review outpatient clinic and Emergency Department records, assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and modifiers to support accurate claim submission, under supervision. A Bachelor's degree in health information management or related field is required, and an approved coding