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.