Medical Coder II — Inpatient, Outpatient & ED

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Coder II within MUSC Community Physicians. The coder abstracts inpatient, outpatient, clinic and ED records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS and CPT4 codes in line with official guidelines.

Credentialed coders are preferred and eligibility requires AHIMA or AAPC certification. The role requires an Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field, with 2–3 years coding experience and a current coding credential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years coding experience with Associate’s degree.
• Coding certification required (e.g., CPC, CCS).

Responsibilities

• Abstract inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and ED records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, CPT4 codes.
• Ensure codes meet official guidelines and documentation quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology

Coding certification (CPC, CCS, RHIT, etc.)

Tools

Coding software

Job description

MUSC Health is seeking a Coder II within MUSC Community Physicians. The coder abstracts inpatient, outpatient, clinic and ED records to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS and CPT4 codes in line with official guidelines.

Credentialed coders are preferred and eligibility requires AHIMA or AAPC certification. The role requires an Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field, with 2–3 years coding experience and a current coding credential.