Assign appropriate ICD and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes while following ICD, CPT, CMS, and other regulatory coding guidelines. Abstract clinical information from medical records for complete and accurate statistical documentation. Train and mentor peers and assist management with coding audits.
This is a remote position, but the employee must reside in South Carolina. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum experience: 5 years of professional coding experience covering multiple clinical and/or surgical specialties, with proven quality and productivity standards. In lieu of this, 10 years of internal experience within LMC's Coding Department demonstrating core competencies and meeting quality and productivity standards may be considered.
Required certifications: At least two active AAPC or AHIMA certifications, such as CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CPMA, CRC, CDIP, CDEO, or CCDS/CCDS-O, as approved.
Additional requirements:
- Experience with CPT and ICD diagnosis coding
- Experience with CCI edits
- Experience with Medicare LCDs and NCDs
- Understanding of state and federal regulations and payer billing requirements
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with electronic health records software
- Experience with E/M documentation guidelines (1995, 1997, or 2021)
- Ability to meet or exceed department quality and productivity expectations
Day one medical, dental, and life insurance
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
403(b) match plan eligibility on day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%
Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary
Optional supplemental life insurance up to 3x salary at low-cost premiums
Adoption assistance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Location
South Carolina, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago