South Carolina Certified Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coder II-6 responsible for abstracting and coding medical record documentation across various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstract and code medical record documentation for inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and emergency services
• Select and sequence appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT-4 codes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate assignment of codes for diagnoses and procedures, including final DRG assignment

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• Associate's degree in health information technology or related field, or 5 years of coding experience; coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of coding experience with an Associate's degree and familiarity with coding software
• Must possess a coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A)