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MUSC Health · 4 months ago

Coder II

South Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MUSC Health is a healthcare organization looking for a Coder II to join their team. The role involves abstracting and coding medical record documentation across various departments while ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Hospital Coding Supervisor, the Coder II will be responsible for abstracting and coding medical record documentation across various departments, including inpatient, outpatient, clinic, and emergency services

This role involves selecting and sequencing the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT-4 codes to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines

The Coder II will contribute to coding compliance by ensuring timely and accurate assignment of codes for diagnoses and procedures, including the final DRG assignment

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

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 Revenue Cycl Department and MUSC approved policies and procedures

Qualification

ICD-10-CM/PCS codingCPT-4 codingHCPCS codingRHIA certificationRHIT certificationCCS certificationCPC certificationMedical terminologyAnalytical skillsEHR systems proficiencyCoding software proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must have one of the required credentials RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC

Minimum of 1 years of coding experience in a hospital setting

Proven experience in training or education, preferably in a healthcare environment

Expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT4 coding systems

Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software

Company

MUSC Health

MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.

Founded in 1824

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

10001+ employees