Medical Coder I – Day Shift with $5K Sign-On

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day one benefits

403(b) match

Life insurance

Disability coverage after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to join our full-time daytime team. You will assign ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with CMS guidelines.

Minimum education is high school, with at least 1 year of professional coding experience; AHIMA/AAPC credential preferred. We offer a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Strong computer skills and EHR experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• 1 year of professional coding experience
• AHIMA or AAPC credential required/approved
• Experience with CPT, ICD coding and E/M guidelines
• Computer literate; experience with Microsoft Office and EHR

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistics
• Abstract clinical information from records for documentation
• Stay current with coding trends and compliance
• Inform department manager of coding issues
• Work independently and with team to meet goals

Skills

Medical coding

ICD coding

CPT coding

CMS guidelines

EHR software

Education

High School Diploma

Medical coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC is seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to join our full-time daytime team. You will assign ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with CMS guidelines.

Minimum education is high school, with at least 1 year of professional coding experience; AHIMA/AAPC credential preferred. We offer a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Strong computer skills and EHR experience are essential.