Job Description

We're Hiring: Coding Specialist (Critical Care and Pulmonary)!

We are seeking  a  Coding Specialist / Professional Billing (PB) Coder  with  Critical Care & Pulmonary (Remote, must be CST/EST) expertise. Candidates must provide their own equipment such as laptops, keyboard, mouse, etc. You’ll ensure accurate, compliant charge capture from physician documentation and code assignments using  ICD-10-CM  and  CPT (HCPCS as appropriate). Ideal for an experienced pro-fee coder who thrives in a collaborative revenue-cycle environment and can hit productivity/quality benchmarks from day one.

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD
Role: Coding Specialist (Critical Care and Pulmonary)
Job Type: Work from home

Responsibilities

• Review provider documentation (including operative/clinical notes) and assign accurate  ICD-10-CM  diagnoses and  CPT/HCPCS  procedure codes (critical care, pulmonary, E/M, procedures).
• Ensure coding compliance with payer, Medicare, NCCI edits, and organizational guidelines; maximize appropriate charge capture.
• Partner with billing to resolve edits/denials; respond to coding inquiries promptly.
• Maintain high  productivity  and  quality (accuracy & turnaround) targets.
• Support documentation improvement and provider education as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; participate in meetings and education as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED  required.
• 3+ years  production  physician practice / surgical setting  coding experience (outpatient  professional fee ).
• Active CPC or CCS-P  certification ( required ).
• Hands-on Critical Care & Pulmonary  coding experience ( required ).
• Proficiency with  ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS ; familiarity with E/M 2023 guidelines and payer rules.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and communication; reliable remote work setup (secure internet, up-to-date computer— contractor provides equipment ).

Why Apply

• Fully Remote  with a stable weekday schedule (CST/EST).
• Focused  critical care & pulmonary  portfolio—grow depth in high-acuity coding.
• All hours billable ; clear performance expectations and supportive team.
• Work with a respected  UMMS  corporate billing unit and contribute to mission-driven care.
• Supportive Environment – business casual setting with emphasis on teamwork and accuracy.

Ready to make an impact? 🚀 Apply now and let's grow together!

Job Tags

Similar Jobs