Coder II-2

MUSC Health & Medical University of SC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health & Medical University of SC is seeking a skilled coder/abstracter to assign accurate inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service codes in alignment with ICD-10 and CPT guidelines. The role requires 2+ years coding experience in a specialty area, RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC or equivalent credential, and a high school diploma.

This is an hourly, full-time position in a hospital setting with standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate codes for inpatient, outpatient and emergency services.
• Ensure coding aligns with ICD-10, CPT guidelines and official policies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ICD-10 Coding

CPT Coding

Medical Records Abstraction

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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