Coder II

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance options

Continuous professional training

Competitive pay

Annual Merit Increase

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Coder/Abstracter responsible for the precise assignment of codes for all patient services. Duties include ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and resolving coding issues.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree or 5 years of coding experience, along with a coding certification. The position offers benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of coding experience if holding an Associate’s degree.
• Familiarity with coding software.

Responsibilities

• Accurate code assignment of all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses.
• Work in accordance with official coding guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field or 5 years coding experience

Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS)

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.

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

• 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

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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