CoderII

**Job Description Summary** 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. **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** 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:** * 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