Pathology Coding Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation • Middle River, MD

11d • $26 - $30 • Remote

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Health System is hiring a Coding Specialist for its Pathology department through Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the Health System’s internal staffing agency. This role performs professional-fee coding in a physician-based environment, with a focus on laboratory pathology coding. The work includes CPT and ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS coding as applicable, Evaluation & Management leveling, and physician documentation review to support accurate, compliant coding and appropriate reimbursement.

The position is 100% remote, with equipment provided by the department. Employees must provide their own in-home internet and have permanent residence in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., or Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The stated pay range is $26–$30 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of coding experience.
• Competence in laboratory pathology coding; anatomical pathology coding is acceptable, but the role focuses on laboratory coding.
• At least 1 experience coding in Pathology, as stated in the posting.
• Bachelor’s degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of medical coding work experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Required certification: CPC (AAPC Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician).
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies, including coding compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of CPT and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and professional billing coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of ICD-10.
• Experience using coding and revenue cycle systems to review work queues, resolve coding edits, and support accurate claim submission.
• Permanent residence in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C., or Florida.
• In-home internet access.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on medical record documentation and applicable coding guidelines.
• Review and code moderately complex cases, including encounters involving multiple diagnoses, comorbid conditions, or complex documentation scenarios.
• Use revenue cycle and coding systems to review assigned work queues, identify coding-related claim issues, and independently resolve routine and moderately complex discrepancies.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve its quality and completeness to support accurate coding and billing.
• Participate in coding quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding guidelines while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Perform professional-fee coding involving CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS as applicable, Evaluation & Management leveling, and physician documentation review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level