South Carolina Licensed Coder

Job Summary

South Carolina Licensed Coder is a full-time position responsible for abstracting and coding medical record documentation across various departments, ensuring accurate and compliant assignment of codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstract and code medical records for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services
• Select and sequence appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT-4 codes
• Ensure coding compliance and timely assignment of codes, 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) is required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of coding experience with an Associate's degree
• Familiarity with coding software
• Relevant coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA is required