Maryland Licensed Outpatient Coding Specialist

To ensure precise coding of diagnoses and procedures, the full-time Maryland Licensed Outpatient Coding Specialist will review clinical documentation, assign accurate codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT systems, and support compliance and billing accuracy in a remote work environment. Key responsibilities Review clinical documentation and assign accurate codes for Emergency Room, Ancillary, and Recurring Account charts Abstract key data elements for reporting to CMS, HSCRC, and other regulatory agencies Ensure coding quality supports internal and external reporting, billing, and analytics Required qualifications Associate degree from an AHIMA-approved program with RHIT credentials, or CCA, CPC, or CPC-H certification Minimum 1 year of hospital coding experience, including outpatient Ancillary records Successful completion of an advanced hospital coding assessment Strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems Familiarity with federal coding guidelines and ethical coding practices