Coder II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a coder/abstracter to assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. You will follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines per AMA, AHA, and AHIMA, ensuring alignment with MUSC policies.

Required are an associate degree in health information technology or related field and coding credentials (e.g., CPC, CCS). Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in health information technology or related field required.
• Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) required.
• RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A or other coding credential required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve coding issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services as indicated in the medical record.
• Follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines and official coding guidelines from AMA, AHA, AHIMA.
• Adhere to Health Information Management Department and MUSC policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology or related field

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

RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A credentials

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Entity 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 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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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