Coder II

Coder II

Location: South Carolina, South Carolina

Job Title: Coder II

Job ID: R-0000060975

Remote: Yes

State: South Carolina

Departments: Patient Access, Records, Health Information, Medical Records & Coding

Division: Business Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Organization: Hospital Authority (MUHA)

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:

• 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

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.