Coder II-1

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a coder/abstracter to assign accurate codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services in alignment with ICD-10 and CPT guidelines. This role requires 2+ years of coding experience in a specialty area and credentials such as RHIT, CCS, CCA, or CPC.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with adherence to official coding guidelines and MUSC policies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coding experience in a specialty area
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential required

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record.
• Use ICD-10 and CPT editions in accordance with official coding guidelines.
• Follow Health Information Management policies and MUSC procedures.

Skills

2+ years coding experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description SummaryEntityMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Cost CenterCC004513 MCP - Revenue Cycle

Pay Rate TypeHourly

Pay GradeHealth-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Work ShiftJob DescriptionThe 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.Additional Job DescriptionEducation: High school diploma or equivalent requiredExperience: 2+ years of coding experience in a specialty area requiredLicensure/Certification: 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: e-verify/employees