Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Evaluate clinical documentation and accurately assign codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding systems.

• Extract essential data elements for reporting purposes to CMS, HSCRC, and other regulatory entities.

• Code outpatient and recurring accounts across various service lines, which include JMC-JMC/R, BHS, and Outpatient Rehab.

• Ensure that coding quality aligns with internal and external reporting, billing, and analytical needs.

• Support compliance, billing accuracy, and provide meaningful data analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• A coding certification is mandatory for consideration: CCA, CPC, or CPC-H.

• An associate degree from an AHIMA-approved program with RHIT credentials, or CCA credential (AHIMA), or CPC/CPC-H credential (AAPC) is required.

• At least 1 year of coding experience in a hospital setting, which includes outpatient Ancillary records.

• Successful completion of an advanced hospital coding assessment is necessary.

• At least one of the following certifications: CCA, CPC, or CPC-H is required.

• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems is essential.

• Familiarity with federal coding guidelines, UHDDS, HSCRC reporting standards, and ethical coding practices is expected.

• Competence in various software applications and coding platforms is required.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

• Ability to manage sensitive documentation and compliance matters with professionalism.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month after the date of hire

• Life insurance

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability

• Paid Time Off that accrues from day one

• 401k plan

• Education assistance program

• Employee assistance program

• Shift differential may be available for evening, night, or weekend shifts