Coding Specialist I - Facility Outpatient

  • MedStar Health Expired
  • Columbia, Maryland
  • Full Time

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Job Description


General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking a Coding Specialist I to join our Coding Operations team! The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated and have at least one year of experience in facility coding , specifically in Emergency Department, Observation and/or Ambulatory Surgery.

MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software .

Selected candidates will enjoy a full time, Monday Friday, dayshift, REMOTE schedule.

Join one of the largest health systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability.

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great career move!

As a Coding Specialist I you will code and abstract primarily Emergency Department, Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicable patient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of Ambulatory Surgery.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related preferred
  • Courses in Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required
  • CPT-4 preferred

Experience

  • Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (Solventum grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder) CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 Year required
  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.19 - USD $40.61 /Hr.

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking a Coding Specialist I to join our Coding Operations team! The successful candidate needs to be self-motivated and have at least one year of experience in facility coding , specifically in Emergency Department, Observation and/or Ambulatory Surgery.

MedStar Health provides the latest technology including our EMR Cerner MedConnect, 3MHDM and 3m360 computer-assisted coding software .

Selected candidates will enjoy a full time, Monday Friday, dayshift, REMOTE schedule.

Join one of the largest health systems in the area and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/vision/dental insurance, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement and the benefits of remote work capability.

Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can provide your next great career move!

As a Coding Specialist I you will code and abstract primarily Emergency Department, Observation, and other outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, and other applicable patient classification schemes. May also perform beginning level of Ambulatory Surgery.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in coding related preferred
  • Courses in Medical Terminology Anatomy & Physiology ICD-CM required
  • CPT-4 preferred

Experience

  • Coding experience and experience with clinical information systems (Solventum grouper electronic medical records computer assisted coding) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder) CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or other coding certification credentials within 1 Year required
  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) and RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.19 - USD $40.61 /Hr.
Job ID: 498805685
Originally Posted on: 11/1/2025

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