Coder II Remote

Job Description Summary

Under the 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. Adheres to coding compliance guidelines for assignment of complete accurate timely and consistent codes for diagnoses and procedures to include final DRG assignment.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004513 MCP - Revenue Cycle

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work 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 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.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in health information technology or related field or 5 years coding experience; coding certification (e.g. CPC CCS) required.
• With Associates 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

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