Coder II

Medical University of South Carolina • SC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must have one of the required credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC.
• Minimum of 1 year of coding experience in a hospital setting.
• Proven experience in training or education, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT4 coding systems.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.

Responsibilities

• Abstract and code medical record documentation across various departments.
• Select and sequence appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS, and CPT-4 codes.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines.
• Contribute to coding compliance by ensuring timely and accurate assignment of codes.
• Adhere to coding compliance guidelines for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees