Coding Specialist I - MedStar Transport Services

About this Job: This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, with a hybrid schedule after the successful completion of the 90-day probationary period.  Hybrid schedule includes working remotely from home on Mondays & Fridays and working on-site Tuesday - Thursday. Business office is located in Columbia, Maryland.  General Summary of PositionUnder the supervision of the Reimbursement Manager codes and abstracts MedSTAR Transport services using CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and other applicable patient classification schemes. This role is a vital position in the revenue cycle process for MedSTAR Transport services.Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Abstracts and ensures accuracy of diagnoses billable services patient demographics and other required data elements.Adheres to all compliance regulations and maintains annual compliance education.Maintains continuing education and seeks ongoing education to improve job performance. Maintains credentials as required for job classification.Contacts ordering physician or transport team when conflicting or ambiguous information appears in the medical record. Adheres to the MedStar Coding Query Policy and procedure.Performs timely and accurate charge entry into billing system. Reconciles charges and performs batch processing. Submits claims and works rejects for claims submission.Meets established Quality and Productivity standards as defined by policies.Resolves all quality reviews timely (e.g. Medical necessity reviews; Coding Quality assurance reviews; external vendor reviews).Reviews medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and billable services. Assigns correct diagnostic, HCPCS and appropriate modifiers using standard guidelines and maintaining departmental accuracy standards.Exhibits knowledge of other work-related equipment.Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.Minimal QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED required Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred andMedical Coding Certification with successful completion of medical terminology anatomy physiology and coding courses in ICD-10-CM HCPCS and CPT-4 requiredOne year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.Experience1-2 years Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (3M grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferredLicenses and CertificationsCertified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) within 1 Year required Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer (CACO) within 1 Year requiredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesVerbal and written communication skills.Basic computer skills required. This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.65 - USD $42.03 /Hr.

Created: 2026-03-01