Coder II-1

Medical University of South Carolina; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The Coder II abstracts medical record documentation to select codes (ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, CPT4) and assigns final DRGs, following official guidelines and department policies.

AAPC or AHIMA credential is required. The role is an employee position with 40 scheduled hours per week, paid hourly at a Health-25 grade, within the Revenue Cycle.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field, or 5 years coding experience.
• Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve coding issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Abstract inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and/or emergency department medical record documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT4 codes.
• Adhere to coding compliance guidelines for complete, accurate, timely, and consistent codes including final DRG assignment.
• Follow official coding guidelines from AMA, AHA, and AHIMA; comply with HIM policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.

Under the direct supervision of the Hospital Coding Supervisor, the Coder II will Abstract inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and/or emergency department medical record documentation to select and sequence appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and/or CPT4 codes. Adheres to coding compliance guidelines for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes for diagnoses and procedures to include final DRG assignment. AAPC or AHIMA credential required.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004513 MCP - Revenue Cycle

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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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