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Medical Coder II
Lexington Medical Center. Assign appropriate ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in ICD and CPT coding for accurate reimbursement and statistical documentation, with a strong understanding of healthcare coding guidelines and compliance trends. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure quality improvement and accurate code assignment.
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ICD CodingCPT CodingAAPC or AHIMA Coding CredentialElectronic Health Records SoftwareMedicare LCDs and NCDs
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Hard Skills
ICD CodingCPT CodingClinical Documentation ReviewCoding Claim EditsStatistical DocumentationQuality and Productivity StandardsE/M Documentation Guideline ExperienceCCI EditsRegulatory Coding GuidelinesAbstracting Clinical Information
Soft Skills
CollaborationIndependent WorkCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookElectronic Health Records Software
Certifications & Qualifications
AAPC Coding CredentialAHIMA Coding Credential
Industry Keywords
Healthcare CodingCompliance TrendsStatistical DocumentationPayor Billing RequirementsState and Federal Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assign appropriate ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes
- Follow ICD, CPT, CMS, and other regulatory coding guidelines
- Abstract clinical information from medical records for complete and accurate statistical documentation
- Review and interpret medical documentation to assign ICD and CPT codes for facility or professional reimbursement and statistical purposes
- Abstract information into the computer for reimbursement and statistical purposes
- Research and stay current with healthcare coding and compliance trends
- Keep the department manager informed of coding or documentation issues
- Work independently and collaboratively to support department and organizational People, Quality, Finance, and Service goals
- Collaborate with physicians, coding staff, and hospital personnel to ensure accurate code assignment and continuous quality improvement
- Assist with coding claim edits and review claim denials for correction
- Adhere to attendance and scheduling policies
- Perform other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 3 years of professional coding experience covering multiple clinical and/or surgical specialties
- Successfully met quality and productivity standards
- Active AAPC or AHIMA Coding Credential
- Experience working with CPT and ICD diagnosis coding
- Experience with CCI edits
- Experience with Medicare LCDs and NCDs
- Understanding of state and federal regulations and payor billing requirements
- Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with electronic health records software
- E/M Documentation Guideline (1995/1997/2021) experience
- Must reside in South Carolina
Benefits
Comp & perks- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- 403(b) match plan from day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary
- Supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to 3x salary
- Adoption assistance
- Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
- Remote work position