Senior Medical Coder & Abstractor (ICD-10/CPT)

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a coder/abstracter to assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. You will follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines per AMA, AHA, and AHIMA, ensuring alignment with MUSC policies.

Required are an associate degree in health information technology or related field and coding credentials (e.g., CPC, CCS). Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in health information technology or related field required.
• Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) required.
• RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A or other coding credential required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve coding issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services as indicated in the medical record.
• Follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines and official coding guidelines from AMA, AHA, AHIMA.
• Adhere to Health Information Management Department and MUSC policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology or related field

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

RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A credentials

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a coder/abstracter to assign codes for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. You will follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines per AMA, AHA, and AHIMA, ensuring alignment with MUSC policies.

Required are an associate degree in health information technology or related field and coding credentials (e.g., CPC, CCS). Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.