CoderII

**Job Description Summary** 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 **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 Revenue Cycle Department and MUSC approved policies and procedures. ***Must have coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA*** **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 abil