Pathology Coding Specialist

Intrastaff•Middle river, MD

10d•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. Work includes CPT, ICD-10-CM, and applicable HCPCS coding; Evaluation & Management (E/M) leveling; and physician documentation review to support accurate, compliant coding and appropriate reimbursement. The position is 100% remote, with department-provided equipment and a requirement for in-home internet. Candidates must 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. Pay is $26–$30 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of coding experience.
Competency in laboratory pathology coding; anatomical pathology experience is acceptable, but the role focuses on laboratory coding.
At least 1 experience coding in Pathology.
A 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.
Demonstrated 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 those 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 in support of accurate coding and billing.
Participate in coding quality assurance activities.
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, applicable HCPCS, E/M leveling, and physician documentation review.