Coder II

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a Coder/Abstracter in Orangeburg, SC, responsible for accurate code assignments for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in health information technology or 5 years of coding experience and must possess a relevant coding certification. Demonstrated analytical capabilities and effective communication skills are crucial. This full-time position offers a standard 40-hour workweek with benefits through the Medical University of South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 5 years coding experience with coding certification required.
• With Associate’s degree, minimum of 2-3 years of coding experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve coding issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate code assignment of inpatient and outpatient diagnoses.
• Classification using ICD-10 and CPT, following official coding guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field

Job description

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002307 SYS - Hospital Coding

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

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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