Coder II-2

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a skilled coder/abstracter to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency encounters. The role requires attention to accuracy and adherence to AMA, AHA, and AHIMA guidelines.

The candidate should have 2+ years of coding experience and hold RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or equivalent credentials, with a high school diploma or equivalent as a minimum education.

Qualifications

• The coder/abstracter must assign accurate codes for inpatient, outpatient and emergency diagnoses and procedures from the medical record.
• Coding uses ICD-10 and CPT; follows official guidelines from AMA, AHA, AHIMA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate code assignment for all patient encounters per guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Health Information Management policies and MUSC procedures.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC credential

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

Work Shift

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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