Medical Coder II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Assign suitable ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement as well as statistical purposes.

• Adhere to ICD, CPT, CMS, and various regulatory coding guidelines.

• Extract clinical information from medical records to ensure complete and precise statistical documentation.

• Examine and interpret medical documentation to assign ICD and CPT codes for facility or professional reimbursement and statistical purposes.

• Input information into the computer for reimbursement and statistical objectives.

• Conduct research and remain updated on healthcare coding and compliance trends.

• Keep the department manager informed about any coding or documentation issues.

• Operate both independently and collaboratively to support departmental and organizational goals related to People, Quality, Finance, and Service.

• Collaborate with physicians, coding staff, and hospital personnel to guarantee accurate code assignment and ongoing quality improvement.

• Assist with coding claim edits and review claim denials for necessary corrections.

• Comply with attendance and scheduling policies.

• Perform other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional coding experience across various clinical and/or surgical specialties.

• Proven track record of meeting quality and productivity standards.

• Active AAPC or AHIMA Coding Credential.

• Experience with CPT and ICD diagnosis coding.

• Familiarity with CCI edits.

• Knowledge of Medicare LCDs and NCDs.

• Understanding of both state and federal regulations as well as payer billing requirements.

• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience with electronic health records software.

• Familiarity with E/M Documentation Guidelines (1995/1997/2021).

• Must be a resident of South Carolina.

🏝️ Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits available from DAY ONE.

• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• 403(b) match plan available from the first day; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.

• Employer-paid life insurance equivalent to 1x salary.

• Supplemental life insurance at low-cost premiums, up to 3x salary.

• Adoption assistance.

• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan forgiveness.

• Remote work opportunity.