Professional Medical Coder I

Lexington Health Inc

South Carolina, US
Sign-on bonus: $5,000.00; base: not specified; ben...
On-site
Icd and cpt coding
Cms and regulatory guidelines
Abstract clinical information
Assigns appropriate ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes, following regulatory guidelines and abstracting clinical information from medical records

Job Summary

  • Assigns appropriate ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes, following regulatory guidelines and abstracting clinical information from medical records.
  • This is a remote position requiring residency in South Carolina, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a full-time AM shift (8a-5p, Mon-Fri).
  • Lexington Health offers comprehensive benefits including Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance, 403(b) match, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Assigns appropriate ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes, following regulatory guidelines and abstracting clinical information from medical records.

Salary

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000.00; Base: Not specified; Benefits: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance, 403(b) match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD and CPT coding
  • CMS and regulatory guidelines
  • Abstract clinical information
  • E/M Documentation Guidelines
  • CCI edits
  • Medicare LCDs and NCDs

Nice-to-have

  • Team collaboration
  • Continuous quality improvement
  • Claim edit assistance
  • Claim denial review

Key Requirements

  • High School Degree or Equivalent
  • 1 Year of Experience in Professional Coding
  • Coding fellowship completion considered
  • AAPC or AHIMA coding credential
  • Experience with electronic health records software

Work Rights

Not specified

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