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Professional Medical Coder IILexington Medical Center • Columbia, SC, US
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Professional Medical Coder II

Professional Medical Coder II

Lexington Medical Center • Columbia, SC, US
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Coding

Full Time

AM Shift

8 am to 5pm

Sign-On Bonus : 0

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the region's third largest employer. From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

Job Summary

Assigns appropriate ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes. Follows ICD, CPT, CMS, and other regulatory coding guidelines. Abstracts clinical information from medical records for complete and accurate statistical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Minimum Years of Experience : 3 Years of Professional Coding Experience Covering Multiple Clinical and / or Surgical Specialties (Combination of Surgical, E / M, or other coding experience as approved by Director), which they Successfully Met Quality and Productivity Standards
  • Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional) : None.
  • Required Certifications / Licensure : Active AAPC or AHIMA Coding Credential
  • Required Training :

Experience working with CPT, ICD diagnosis coding

  • Experience with CCI edits
  • Experience with Medicare LCDs and NCDs
  • Understanding of state and federal regulations as well as payor billing requirements
  • Must be computer literate and have experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience with electronic health records software
  • E / M Documentation Guideline (1995 / 1997 / 2021) experience
  • Essential Functions

  • Reviews and interprets medical documentation to accurately assign ICD and CPT codes for facility or professional reimbursement and statistical purposes.
  • Abstracts information into computer for reimbursement and statistical purposes.
  • Researches and stays current with trends in healthcare coding and compliance.
  • Keeps department manager up to date with any coding or documentation issues.
  • Must work independently and collaboratively to support the achievement of department People, Quality, Finance, and Service goals as well as organizational goals.
  • Duties & Responsibilities

  • Works as a team with physicians, coding staff and other hospital personnel to ensure proper and accurate code assignment and continuous quality improvement.
  • Responsible for assisting with coding claim edits and reviewing claim denials for correction.
  • Reports to work in a timely manner and adheres to attendance policies. Conscientious of scheduling time off in advance so as not to interfere dramatically with coding turnaround times.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Benefits

  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

    It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

    Nearest Major Market : Columbia

    Nearest Secondary Market : South Carolina

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