Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist

Meritus Health External•Hagerstown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist Must have a coding certification to be considered: CCA, CPC, or CPC-H Employment Type: Full-time Department: Health Information Management Join a team that values accuracy, integrity, and excellence in healthcare documentation. We’re seeking a skilled Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist to ensure precise coding of diagnoses and procedures across Emergency Room, Ancillary, and Recurring Account charts. This role is essential to maintaining compliance, supporting billing accuracy, and contributing to meaningful data analysis.

Requirements

Associate degree from an AHIMA-approved program with RHIT credentials, or CCA credential (AHIMA), or CPC/CPC-H credential (AAPC)
Minimum 1 year of hospital coding experience, including outpatient Ancillary records
Successful completion of an advanced hospital coding assessment
At least one of the following: CCA, CPC, or CPC-H
Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems
Familiarity with federal coding guidelines, UHDDS, HSCRC reporting standards, and ethical coding practices
Proficiency in multiple software applications and coding platforms
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive documentation and compliance issues professionally

Responsibilities

Review clinical documentation and assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT systems
Abstract key data elements for reporting to CMS, HSCRC, and other regulatory agencies
Code outpatient and recurring accounts across multiple service lines, including JMC-JMC/R, BHS, and Outpatient Rehab
Ensure coding quality supports internal and external reporting, billing, and analytics