Remote Medical Coder Jobs in Olney, MD (NOW HIRING)

General information
Job Posting Title
Consultant - Medical (Case Reviewer 2)
Date
Monday, August 10, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is currently hiring for a Consultant - Medical (Case Reviewer 2) to join our WCRC team. This is a remote opportunity. The Consultant will review WCMSA case submissions in support of the Workers' Compensation Review Contractor.
This position will require a Federal Suitability Clearance post-hire as mandated by the client.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review cases and summarize the facts of each case and assess issues involved in the case to certify or non-certify requested treatments.
- Provide written clinical rationales for CA Workers Compensation cases.
- Review, organize and identify all medical records provided for CA workers comp cases.
- Monitor timeliness of reviews to ensure applicable standards are met.
- Consistently meet production and quality standards.
- Perform special projects as assigned such as legal research, general medical research, etc.
- Work on special projects to improve CA IMR project or other special projects as assigned.
- Become a subject matter expert (SME) using job aides and learning tools.
- Review and evaluate proposed Medicare set-aside arrangements, including submitted medical records, to determine if the proposed settlement meets the threshold requirements established for beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries and adequately considers Medicare's interests as pertaining to future medical service needs of beneficiaries.
- Ensure all basic documentation requirements are available or requested via development action prior to review by medical and pharmacy review personnel.
- Render medical/clinical determinations based on professional experience.
- Implement operating rules and CMS policy.
- Audit complex determinations for other clinical review programs utilizing medical records to ensure compliance with the organization's coding procedures and standards.
- Provide written clinical rationales for Workers Compensation cases.
- Review, organize and identify all medical records provided for workers comp cases.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience consulting within designated function.
- Extensive documentation review and/or medical review experience.
- Possess ample medical knowledge and experience with medical terminology, ICD-9/10 Codes, Current Procedure Terminology Codes (CPT) codes, with exposure to applying actual costs and workers' compensation fee schedules in pricing medical items and services.
- Availability during core business hours EST Monday - Friday.
- Ability to commit to a training period with zero absences (to include pre-planned vacations).
- Ability to pass a Federal Suitability Clearance.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Pharmacy (PharmD), or other healthcare-related clinical discipline.
- Active, valid RN licensure.
- Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC) certification (obtainable within 3 months of hire).
- Medical/Utilization Review experience.
- Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement experience.
Additional Knowledge of:
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding practices.
- Medicare coverage guidelines.
- Anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
- Clinical practice guidelines.
- Utilization review standards and practices.
- State-specific workers' compensation guidelines and pricing structure.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related healthcare confidentiality regulations.
Please note: For this position Maximus will provide equipment to use.
Home Office Requirements:
- Internet speed of 25mbps or higher required / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
- Minimum 5mpbs upload speed
- Connectivity to the internet via Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
- Private and secure work area and adequate power source
- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
- Must have a smartphone which will be required to log into Maximus systems
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
70,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
75,000.00