Professional Coder - Billing Charge Verifier
Full-Time | Remote | Hagerstown, MD | *Must have experience to be considered
RESIDENTS OF NY, CT & CA ARE EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION
Meritus Health is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Professional Coder - Billing Charge Verifier to join our dynamic coding team. If you're passionate about coding accuracy, provider collaboration, and supporting high‑quality patient care, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple clinical settings.
About the Role
In this role, you will ensure the accuracy of charges and diagnoses selected by Meritus Health practitioners. You'll review provider documentation and assign appropriate ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and E&M codes across a variety of encounter types, including:
Provider office visits
Residency Program encounters
Urgent Care
Hospital Observation
Inpatient services
Surgical encounters
You will also serve as a coding resource and liaison for assigned physician practices, offering guidance, answering coding questions, and providing education to support documentation accuracy and compliance.
What You'll Do
Verify and validate provider-selected E&M, CPT, and ICD‑10‑CM codes
Review clinical documentation to ensure accurate and compliant charge entry
Serve as a coding liaison to assigned practices, supporting providers with coding questions and documentation needs
Deliver provider/practitioner education as needed
Ensure adherence to Official Coding Guidelines, CPT Assistant, and organizational standards
Maintain confidentiality and uphold high professional and ethical standards
What You Bring
Certificate of completion from a Medical Coding & Billing Program (*REQUIRED)
Minimum 2 years of outpatient charge posting experience (*REQUIRED)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC or equivalent accredited coding certification (*REQUIRED)
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with providers and clinical teams
High attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy and compliance
Why Join Meritus Health?
Be a trusted resource for providers and clinical teams
Work in a supportive, mission‑driven environment
Contribute directly to accurate billing, documentation quality, and patient care
Opportunities for professional development and continued education
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a certified coding professional who enjoys accuracy, collaboration, and being a go‑to resource for providers, we'd love to connect with you.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.