Remote Pathology Coding Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Remote work

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking a Coding Specialist in pathology for remote work. The position focuses on professional fee coding in a physician-based environment, including CPT and ICD-10-CM, with E/M leveling and documentation review.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in HIM or related field (or equivalent experience), and CPC/CCA/CCS-P certification with at least 3 years of coding experience, particularly in pathology coding. Remote work with equipment provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or related field; or high school diploma with 2 years of medical coding experience
• CPC, CCA, or CCS-P certification required
• Minimum 3 years of coding experience
• Laboratory Pathology coding knowledge (anatomical OK) but role is for laboratory coding
• Minimum 1 year experience coding in Pathology
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and commercial payer policies, including coding compliance standards and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 and professional billing coding guidelines

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on documentation and coding guidelines
• Reviews and codes moderately complex cases with multiple diagnoses or comorbid conditions
• Uses revenue cycle and coding systems to review work queues and resolve routine discrepancies
• Collaborates with providers and staff to clarify documentation and improve coding quality
• Participates in coding quality assurance and ensures compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining productivity
• Core Coding Focus: professional fee coding in a physician-based environment involving CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, E/M leveling, and documentation review

Skills

CPC certification

CCA certification

CCS-P certification

Education

CPC (AAPC) / CCS-P / CCA certifications

Job description

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking a Coding Specialist in pathology for remote work. The position focuses on professional fee coding in a physician-based environment, including CPT and ICD-10-CM, with E/M leveling and documentation review.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in HIM or related field (or equivalent experience), and CPC/CCA/CCS-P certification with at least 3 years of coding experience, particularly in pathology coding. Remote work with equipment provided.