Coder II

MUSC • Full-time • Remote (United States) • 21h ago

Remote
South Carolina
Patient Access, Records, Health Information, Medical Records & Coding
Business Operations
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Description Summary

The Coder II/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.

Entity

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

Work Shift

Job Description

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

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and credentialed as a Certified Coder by a nationally recognized accrediting body, i.e., CPC, CPC-H, CCS. CCS-P, CSTR, RHIT, or RHIA required.

Certification must be maintained to remain a Coder II.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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