Technical Coding Specialist

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• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including Tuition Reimbursement

• Requisition #: 663355
• Location:
  
  Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201
• Category:
  Non-Clinical Professional
• Schedule:
  
  Day Shift
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time

The Technical Coding Specialist is responsible for an intermediate level of analyzing, reviewing and resolving billing denials for medical necessity or any other code specific facility specific denials. The Specialist will review medical record documentation to assure services are billed with the appropriate diagnosis and procedures, will assign the appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS code as documented for accurate claim submission to bill appropriately for all services provided.

The Technical Coding Specialist will serve as an intermediate level resource for the Patient Financial Services department to assist with coding guidance. As appropriate, may assign billing modifiers to assure correct reimbursement. In an effort to optimize reimbursement and reduce denials, the Technical Coding Specialist will communicate findings and provide the necessary education for clinical departments and business office staff on coding and billing guidelines.

Full time (40 hours)

Day Shift, Weekdays

Remote. Our organization is registered for remote work in the following states: MD, VA, DC, FL, PA, and DE. To be considered for a remote or hybrid position, relocation is required to one of the registered states if not currently residing in one.

• Associate’s Degree preferred. Additional experience may be substituted.
• Certification in Coding: CPC, CCS or COC or Health care-related licensure or certification in nursing, or other clinically related fields
• 3-5 years of experience in outpatient coding
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of current regulatory requirements related to Medicare and Medicaid billing including coding and documentation standards and guidelines.
• Requires current and continued knowledge a comprehensive understanding of insurance claim filing and billing principles. Familiarity with the Maryland regulatory environment is preferred.
• Requires advanced current and continued knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS and coding terminology as it relates to facility billing.

• Full medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
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Minimum 26.51/hour - Maximum 43.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.