Coder II

C003 University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Associates (UMA) is seeking a coder/abstracter to ensure precise coding for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services based on patient records. You will follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines and adhere to AMA, AHA, and AHIMA standards, within MUSC policies and procedures.

The role requires an associate or equivalent experience in coding, with certifications such as CPC/CCS preferred, and strong analytical and communication skills to resolve coding issues.

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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services based on patient records.
• Apply ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with AMA, AHA, and AHIMA guidelines and MUSC policies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology

5 years coding experience

Coding credential (CPC/CCS)

Job description

Job Details

Job Description Summary Entity University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC002053 UMA CORP RC PPA CRC CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

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

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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.

In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.