Medical Coding Specialist

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make an impact in the healthcare industry? We’re looking for a Medical Coding Specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina who has the passion and drive to support our mission. If you have a combination of knowledge and experience in medical coding, insurance, and claims, we would like to hear from you.The Medical Coding Specialist will be responsible for accurately coding and abstracting inpatient and outpatient medical records for reimbursement and data collection purposes. Additionally, you will be required to communicate with providers to ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records.The ideal candidate for this role will have an Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology or a related field, with at least three years of experience in medical coding. A comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding fundamentals, as well as an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is essential. We are looking for someone with strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. If you have a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to your work and are looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Accurately code and abstract inpatient and outpatient medical records for reimbursement and data collection.
2. Communicate with healthcare providers to ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records.
3. Utilize ICD-10-CM and CPT coding fundamentals and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
4. Develop and maintain strong communication and organizational skills.
5. Manage multiple priorities in a compassionate and detail-oriented manner.
6. Ensure compliance with insurance and claims regulations.
7. Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient and accurate coding.
8. Monitor and update medical coding procedures and protocols.
9. Participate in continuing education and training activities.
10. Maintain documentation of all coding activities.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Medical Coding Specialist in Florence, SC, USA is between $37,079 and $48,811 per year. This range is based on the salary data collected from various sources. The salary range may vary depending on experience, certifications, and other factors.

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BlueCross serves 21.5 million people through private business and government contracts.