Coder II *Remote*

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, including final DRG assignment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign codes for all inpatient, outpatient, and emergency service diagnoses, procedures, and conditions as indicated in the patient medical record.
• Utilize classification systems including ICD-10 and CPT in accordance with official coding guidelines from the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, and the American Health Information Management Association.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the Health Information Management Department and MUSC-approved policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field or 5 years of coding experience.
• Coding certification (e.g., CPC, CCS) required.
• With Associate’s 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.

Qualifications

• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential required.

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-25.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Work shift: Day.