MUSC Health
Orangeburg, SC
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002307 SYS - Hospital Coding
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-25
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
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...