Coder II *Remote*

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a CodER II under direct supervision to abstract inpatient, outpatient, clinic and ED documentation and to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT codes. Work follows official coding guidelines and supports accurate DRG assignment.

The coder/abstracter will ensure complete, accurate, timely coding and adheres to MUSC policy and professional standards; strong analytical abilities and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field or 5 years coding experience.
• With Associate’s degree, minimum of 2-3 years of experience in coding and familiarity with coding software.
• RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Coding knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field

Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) required

Job description

Job Description Summary 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.

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

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.

Qualifications

Additional Job Description

• 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

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