South Carolina Licensed Coder II

Job Summary

To support accurate medical coding processes, the full-time South Carolina Licensed Coder II will abstract inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT4 codes while adhering to compliance guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Abstract and code all relevant diagnoses and procedures from medical records in accordance with official coding guidelines
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of code assignments to support proper reimbursement and reporting
• Collaborate with the Hospital Coding Supervisor to resolve coding issues and maintain coding compliance

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in health information technology or related field, or 5 years of coding experience
• Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) is required
• A minimum of 2-3 years of coding experience with an Associate's degree
• Familiarity with coding software and strong analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills