Job Description Summary
Under 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.
Responsibilities
Adheres to coding compliance guidelines for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes for diagnoses and procedures to include final DRG assignment.
Code assignment of all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses, procedures and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record.
Classify using ICD-10 and CPT edition, and all coding is in accordance with official coding guidelines from AMA, AHA, and AHI MA. All work is carried out in accordance with the Health Information Management Department and MUSC-approved policies and procedures.
Maintain active certification required for role.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and credentialed as a Certified Coder by a nationally recognized accrediting body (e.g., CPC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, CSTR, RHIT, RHIA).
AAPC or AHIMA credential required.
Certification must be maintained to remain a Coder II.
EEO Statement
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