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TEKsystems

Medical Coding Specialist

Saint Louis, MO

$28/hr

Medical Coding Specialist (Remote to STL area) Pay Rate: $28.00/hour Primarily Remote Opportunity ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

MY DR NOW

Medical Coding Specialist

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Medical Coding Specialist (In-Office) | $1,000 Sign-On Bonus If you're looking for a coding role that challenges your skills, grows your career, and comes with benefits you can actually count on ...

OneOncology

Medical Coding Specialist

Charleston, WV · Remote

The Medical Coding Specialist, under general supervision, performs daily charge review of visits, diagnosis, radiation oncology or surgeries for accurate level and coding. Responsible for input ...

OneOncology

Medical Coding Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

Role Summary: The Medical Coding Specialist, is under general supervision, performs daily charge review of visits, diagnosis, radiation oncology or surgeries for accurate level and coding.

Unity Health Care

Medical Coding Specialist

Washington, DC · On-site

$25 - $30.76/hr

Position Summary Under the supervision of the Medical Billing Coding Manager, the Coding Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate medical coding, charge capture, and reimbursement for ...

OneOncology

Medical Coding Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

The Medical Coding Specialist, under general supervision, performs daily charge review of visits, diagnosis, radiation oncology or surgeries for accurate level and coding. Responsible for input ...

OneOncology

Medical Coding Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

The Medical Coding Specialist may also be assigned to audit physician, nurse practitioner and clinical oncology staff documentation for correct coding of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCs, and modifiers.

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How much do temporary medical coding specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary medical coding specialist in the United States is $28.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Medical Coding Specialist vs Medical Coding Technician?

AspectTemporary Medical Coding SpecialistMedical Coding Technician
CredentialsCertification (CPC, CCS) often preferredCertification (CPC, CCS) often preferred
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare facilities, outpatient clinics
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by staffing agencies and hospitals for temporary rolesUsed by healthcare providers for outpatient coding
Job FocusAssigning medical codes for billing and documentationAssigning accurate medical codes for billing and record-keeping

Both roles involve medical coding and require similar certifications. The main difference is that a Temporary Medical Coding Specialist typically works on short-term assignments through staffing agencies, while a Medical Coding Technician is often a permanent staff member within healthcare facilities. Both roles are essential for accurate billing and medical record management in healthcare settings.

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Medical Coding Specialist

Middle River, MD • On-site

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation
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$26 - $30/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Overview
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
Schedule:
  • Monday- Friday
  • 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm

Location:
  • 100% remote
  • Equipment will be provided by department
  • In-home internet is required
  • Candidates are required to hold permanent residence in one of the following states:
    • Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Washington D.C., or Florida

Pay Range:
  • $26-30 per hour

Note: This is a single position that may be listed under different titles to reflect common industry search terms, including Medical Coding Specialist, Physician Coding Specialist, Clinical Coding Specialist, Medical Coder, or Coding Specialist. The responsibilities and requirements for this role are identical regardless of title used.
Responsibilities
  • Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to professional billing encounters based on medical record documentation and applicable coding guidelines.
  • Reviews and codes moderately complex cases, including encounters involving multiple diagnoses, comorbid conditions, or complex documentation scenarios.
  • Utilizes revenue cycle and coding systems to review assigned work queues, identify coding-related claim issues, and independently resolve routine and moderately complex discrepancies.
  • Collaborates with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and improve the quality and completeness of clinical documentation to support accurate coding and billing.
  • Participates in coding quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding guidelines while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
  • Core Coding Focus: This role involves professional fee coding in a physician-based environment and includes work with CPT coding, ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS coding as applicable, Evaluation & Management (E/M) leveling, and physician documentation review to support accurate, compliant coding and appropriate reimbursement.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of an Bachelors Degree in HIM, Medical Coding, or related field; or a minimum of high school diploma or GED and 2 years work experience in medical coding can be substituted for Bachelors Degree
  • CPC (AAPC Certified Professional Coder), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist - Physician) certification is required.
  • Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies, including coding compliance standards and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CPT and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and professional billing coding guidelines
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ICD10 is required
  • Experience utilizing coding and revenue cycle systems to review work queues, resolve coding edits, and support accurate claim submission

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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