Remote Vascular Coder III — $5k Sign-On Bonus (SC)

Lexington Medical Center; West Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lexington Health seeks a skilled Medical Coder in South Carolina to assign ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistics. You will abstract clinical data from records, mentor peers, and support audits while ensuring compliance with CMS and payor guidelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing denials, training teammates, and collaborating with physicians and coding staff to maintain accuracy and quality in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of professional coding experience across multiple specialties.
• Two active certifications from AAPC or AHIMA required.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT codes for facility or professional reimbursement and statistics.
• Abstract clinical information from records for accurate documentation.
• Train and mentor peers; assist management with coding audits.
• Ensure compliance with ICD, CPT, CMS guidelines and payor rules.
• Review denials and support claim edits to improve turnaround times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Lexington Health seeks a skilled Medical Coder in South Carolina to assign ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistics. You will abstract clinical data from records, mentor peers, and support audits while ensuring compliance with CMS and payor guidelines.

Responsibilities include reviewing denials, training teammates, and collaborating with physicians and coding staff to maintain accuracy and quality in a fast-paced hospital setting.