CoderII

**Job Description Summary** MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina. 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. **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. **Qualifications:** * Associate’s degree in health information technology or related field or 5 years 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. **Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:** * RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, or other coding credential required **Additional Job Description** **Benefits:** * Health, dental, vision, and life insurance * Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan * Paid time off and extended sick leave * Paid Parental Leave * Disability insurance plan options *