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Under the direct supervision of the Hospital Coding Supervisor the Coder I will Abstract inpatient outpatient clinic and/or emergency department medical record documentation to select and sequence appropriate ICD10CM/PCS HCPCS and/or CPT4 codes.Adheres to coding compliance guidelines for assignment of complete accurate timely and consistent codes for diagnoses and procedures to include final DRG assignment.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker SubType
RegularCost Center
CC002307 SYS Hospital CodingPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health23Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
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 ICD10 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.
Additional Job Description
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and credentialed as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) required.
Certification must be maintained to remain in this position.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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