Coder II: Medical Coding Specialist in ICD-10/CPT

DaMar Staffing; South Carolina; Remote; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Coder II to abstract inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and ED records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT4 codes. You will ensure complete, accurate, timely coding and final DRG assignment per official guidelines.

Under supervision, you’ll work with a team in MUSC's Health Information Management Department to maintain coding quality and compliance across settings, including hospital and ambulatory care services.

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 coding experience 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

Responsibilities

• Abstract inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and/or ED documentation to select ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT4 codes.
• Adhere to coding compliance guidelines for complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes including final DRG assignment.
• Ensure codes align with official guidelines per AMA, AHA, and AHIMA; comply with MUSC policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology

RHIT/CMS CPC certifications

5 years coding experience (or related)

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Coder II to abstract inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and ED records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT4 codes. You will ensure complete, accurate, timely coding and final DRG assignment per official guidelines.

Under supervision, you’ll work with a team in MUSC's Health Information Management Department to maintain coding quality and compliance across settings, including hospital and ambulatory care services.