Coder II-2

Medical University of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a coder/abstracter to accurately assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services in accordance with ICD-10 and CPT guidelines. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to governing coding standards within MUSC policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years of coding experience in a specialty area, and RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC/CPC-A or equivalent credential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services per patient records.
• Code diagnoses, procedures and conditions using ICD-10 and CPT per official guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Health Information Management policies and MUSC procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical coding experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICD-10

CPT

Job description

Job Description Summary

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-27

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.

Additional Job Description

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: 2+ years of coding experience in a specialty area required
Licensure/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!

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