Coder I

AAPC; United States; On-site; USD 30,307,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is seeking a coder/abstracter to assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services based on medical records. This role follows official guidelines from AMA, AHA, AHIMA and aligns with MCP policies.

The position requires a high school diploma, coding credentials preferred, and proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; strong attention to detail and good communication are essential.

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

• Accurately code inpatient, outpatient, and emergency diagnoses and procedures from patient records.
• Ensure codes follow ICD-10, CPT editions and official guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A or other coding credential preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

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.

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 preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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