Coder I

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) in South Carolina seeks a coder/abstracter to assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services based on patient records. You will work within the Health Information Management Department to ensure compliant coding practices.

Proficiency in ICD-10/CPT, strong attention to detail, and good communication are required; HS diploma and coding credentials are preferred. This is an on-site, regular, 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service records for diagnoses, procedures, and conditions.
• Apply ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines per AMA, AHA, and AHIMA.
• Follow Health Information Management policies and MUSC procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004513 MCP - Revenue Cycle Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description

The coder/abstracter is responsible for accurate code assignment of all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record. Classification systems include ICD-10 and CPT edition, and all coding is in accordance with official coding guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the American Health Information Management Association. All work is carried out in accordance with the Health Information Management Department and MUSC approved policies and procedures.

Additional Job Description Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in coding (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Expert use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.