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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, while adhering to regulatory guidelines and maintaining quality standards. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with billing requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
ICD CodingCPT CodingAAPC or AHIMA Coding CredentialElectronic Health Records SoftwareQuality and Productivity Standards
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Hard Skills
ICD CodingCPT CodingCCI EditsMedicare LCDsMedicare NCDsE/M Documentation GuidelinesStatistical DocumentationMedical Documentation ReviewCoding Claim EditsAbstracting Clinical Information
Soft Skills
CollaborationIndependent WorkCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookElectronic Health Records Software
Certifications & Qualifications
AAPC Coding CredentialAHIMA Coding Credential
Industry Keywords
Healthcare CodingRegulatory Coding GuidelinesCoding ComplianceBilling RequirementsStatistical Coding
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
- Review and interpret medical documentation to accurately assign facility or professional reimbursement and statistical codes
- Abstract clinical information from medical records for complete and accurate statistical documentation
- Abstract information into the computer for reimbursement and statistical purposes
- Research and stay current with healthcare coding and compliance trends
- Keep the department manager updated on 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 other 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 policies and coordinate time off to minimize impact on coding turnaround times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 3 years of professional coding experience covering multiple clinical and/or surgical specialties
- Experience meeting 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
- Experience with E/M Documentation Guidelines (1995/1997/2021)
- Must reside in South Carolina
Benefits
Comp & perks- Sign-on bonus: $5,000
- Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- 403(b) match plan from day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
- Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary
- Optional 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