Professional Medical Coder II

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

Duties & Responsibilities

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families :

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.