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