Professional Medical Coder I

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

Coding

Full Time

Day Shift

8am-5pm

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

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 Degree or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of Experience in Professional Coding or Related Field

Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): In lieu of 1 Year of Experience, will consider successful completion of the coding fellowship.

Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensure, Registry, or Certification Required (AAPC or AHIMA coding credential required and/or specialty certification, as approved by Director);

• A CCA or CPC-A will only be eligible for those who have successfully completed the coding fellowship.

Experience working with CPT, ICD diagnosis coding, E/M Documentation Guidelines (1995/1997/2021); 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.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and interprets hospital based professional services and outpatient medical documentation to accurately assign ICD and CPT codes for 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 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.

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

• 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 Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health 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. Lexington Health 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