Coder II

DaMar Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

MusC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a coder/abstracter to assign accurate codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services per medical records. You will follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines and official coding standards set by AMA, AHA, and AHIMA, aligned with MUSC policies.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in health information technology or 5 years coding experience, plus coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS). RHIT/CCS/CPC credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in health information technology or related field; 5 years coding experience or coding certification may be required.
• Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) preferred/required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services as indicated in the medical record.
• Ensure coding aligns with official AMA, AHA, and AHIMA guidelines and MUSC HIM policies.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and maintain documentation quality and timeliness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

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.

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-25

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:

• Associate's degree in health information technology or related field or 5 years coding experience; coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) required.
• With Associate's degree, minimum of 2-3 years of experience in coding and familiarity with coding software.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve coding issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

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

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

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

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.

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