South Carolina Licensed Coder

AAPC; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AAPC is seeking a full-time remote South Carolina Licensed Coder to accurately assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services in line with coding guidelines. This role supports revenue cycle operations and collaborates with the Health Information Management Department to ensure policy compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, coding certification (CPC/CCS) preferred, and solid Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Visio skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in coding (CPC/CCS) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures from patient records.
• Ensure compliance with official coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with Health Information Management to follow policies.

Skills

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in coding (CPC/CCS) preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

To support the revenue cycle operations, the full-time South Carolina Licensed Coder will accurately assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses and procedures in accordance with official coding guidelines while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Assign accurate codes for all diagnoses and procedures based on patient medical records
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines from relevant medical associations
• Collaborate with the Health Information Management Department to adhere to approved policies and procedures

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred
• Basic knowledge of coding systems such as ICD-10 and CPT
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Expertise in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio