Medical Coder II

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

📋 Description

• Assign appropriate ICD and CPT codes for billing and statistical purposes.

• Adhere to ICD, CPT, CMS, and other regulatory coding standards.

• Analyze and interpret medical documentation to accurately allocate facility or professional reimbursement and statistical codes.

• Extract clinical information from medical records for thorough and precise statistical documentation.

• Input data into the system for reimbursement and statistical objectives.

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

• Keep the department manager informed about coding or documentation challenges.

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

• Work together with physicians, coding staff, and other hospital personnel to guarantee correct code assignment and ongoing quality enhancement.

• Assist with coding claim adjustments and review denied claims for corrections.

• Comply with attendance policies and arrange time off to minimize the impact on coding turnaround times.

• Carry out other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

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

• Proven ability to meet quality and productivity standards.

• Active AAPC or AHIMA Coding Credential.

• Proficient in 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 payor billing requirements.

• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft applications, including 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

• Sign-on bonus: $5,000.

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

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.

• 403(b) matching plan starting from day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.

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

• Optional supplemental life insurance with affordable 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.