Remote Medical Coder II — ICD/CPT Expert (SC) — $5k Sign-On

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE benefits: medical, dental, and

403(b) plan matching from day one

Employer-paid life insurance (1x)

Sign-on bonus: 5,000

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a Remote Medical Coder in South Carolina. You will assign ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistics, adhering to ICD, CPT, CMS and payor guidelines. The role requires 3+ years of coding experience across multiple specialties and an active coding credential (AAPC/AHIMA).

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong computer skills and experience with EHR systems are essential, with a focus on accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Active AAPC or AHIMA coding credential required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional coding experience across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD and CPT codes for facility or professional reimbursement and statistics.
• Abstracts information from medical records for accurate documentation.
• Reviews coding accuracy and stays current with coding guidelines and payor requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Active AAPC or AHIMA Coding Credential

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Lexington Health is seeking a Remote Medical Coder in South Carolina. You will assign ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistics, adhering to ICD, CPT, CMS and payor guidelines. The role requires 3+ years of coding experience across multiple specialties and an active coding credential (AAPC/AHIMA).

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong computer skills and experience with EHR systems are essential, with a focus on accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced