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Coding Specialist I, II

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Postsecondary certificate in medical billing and coding; OR Associate's Degree in Accounting, Health Care Financial Management or related field; OR equivalent combination of training, education and ...

OrthoAlaska LLC

Medical Assistant PCA

Eagle River, AK

$21 - $31.50/hr

Medical Assistant--Primary Care Associates Schedule: Varies. Clinic hours are from 8:00 am to 9:00 ... coding for billing purposes • Able to maintain a calm demeanor when under pressure • Able to ...

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Compliance Auditor

Juneau, AK · On-site

$47.69 - $67.19/hr

Knowledge of * Healthcare compliance, health care coding and billing process, medical coding ... Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association If you like wild ...

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How much do associate medical coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate medical coder in Alaska is $24.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.42 and $25.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Medical Coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Medical Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and ICD-10/CPT coding systems, often supported by a coding certification such as CPC or CCS. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills help ensure accuracy and efficiency in coding tasks. These competencies are vital for maintaining regulatory compliance, minimizing errors, and supporting healthcare reimbursement processes.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Medical Coders when starting in the role?

Associate Medical Coders often encounter challenges such as understanding complex medical terminology, keeping up with frequent updates to coding guidelines, and ensuring the accuracy of codes in high-volume environments. Adapting to electronic health record (EHR) systems and learning to interpret diverse clinical documentation from multiple healthcare providers can also be demanding. However, with proper training, mentorship, and ongoing education, new coders can quickly build confidence and proficiency in their daily responsibilities.

What is the difference between Associate Medical Coder vs Medical Coder?

AspectAssociate Medical CoderMedical Coder
CertificationsTypically requires CPC or CCS certificationsRequires CPC, CCS, or similar coding certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilitiesHospitals, physician offices, insurance companies
Job ResponsibilitiesAssists with coding, reviews records, supports senior codersPerforms detailed medical coding, audits, and documentation review

The main difference between an Associate Medical Coder and a Medical Coder lies in experience and responsibilities. Associate Medical Coders often support senior coders and may have less experience, focusing on learning and assisting with coding tasks. Medical Coders typically handle more complex coding duties independently. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable healthcare settings, but Medical Coders usually have more advanced skills and responsibilities.

What are Associate Medical Coders?

Associate Medical Coders are entry-level professionals who review clinical documents and assign standardized medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments. Their main responsibility is to ensure accurate coding for billing and insurance purposes, following healthcare regulations and coding guidelines. They typically work under the supervision of more experienced coders or managers and may be employed in hospitals, clinics, or insurance companies. Associate Medical Coders help ensure that healthcare providers are reimbursed correctly and that patient records are accurately maintained.
What are the most commonly searched types of Medical Coder jobs in Alaska? The most popular types of Medical Coder jobs in Alaska are:
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Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient)

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$41K/yr

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THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. THIS POSITION IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN ANCHORAGE, AK.
This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Anchorage VA Medical Center. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers.Qualifications:Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Experience and Education
    • Experience. One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records. OR,
    • Education. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records); OR,
    • Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certification/certification examination, and the sponsoring academic institution must have been accredited by a national U.S. Department of Education accreditor, or comparable international accrediting authority at the time the program was completed; OR,
    • Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and creditable experience:
      • Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical 3 terminology, general understanding of medical coding and the health record, and one year above high school, with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses.
      • Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service, under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and health record techniques and procedures. Also, requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder).
  • Certification. Persons hired or reassigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have either (1), (2), or (3) below:
    • (1) Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
    • (2) Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
    • (3) Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS
  • English Language Proficiency. MRTs (Coder) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient), GS-4
  • Experience or Education. None beyond basic requirements.
Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient), GS-5
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; OR,
  • Education. Successful completion of four years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or technology.
  • AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Ability to use health information technology and software products used in MRT (Coder) positions (e.g., the electronic health record, coding and abstracting software, etc.).
    • Ability to navigate through and abstract pertinent information from health records.
    • Knowledge of the ICD CM, PCS Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and CPT guidelines.
    • Ability to apply knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy/physiology, and disease processes to accurately assign codes to outpatient/ambulatory surgery records, based on health record documentation.
    • Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and/or health record documentation guidelines.
    • Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work, in order to complete duties within required timeframes, and the ability to follow-up on pending issues.
Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient), GS-6
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for outpatient coding and evaluate the adequacy of the documentation.
    • Ability to determine whether health records contain sufficient information for regulatory requirements, are acceptable as legal documents, are adequate for continuity of patient care, and support the assigned codes. This includes the ability to take appropriate actions if health record contents are not complete, accurate, timely, and/or reliable.
    • Ability to apply laws and regulations on the confidentiality of health information (e.g., Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)).
    • Ability to accurately apply the ICD CM, procedure coding system (PCS) Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and CPT guidelines to coding scenarios.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of current classification systems, such as ICD CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and skill in applying said classifications to outpatient episodes of care, and/or inpatient professional services based on health record documentation.
Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient), GS-7
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Skill in applying current coding classifications to a variety of specialty care areas for outpatient episodes of care and/or inpatient professional services to accurately reflect service and care provided based on documentation in the health record.
    • Ability to communicate with clinical staff for specific coding and documentation issues, such as recording diagnoses and procedures, ensuring the correct sequencing of diagnoses and/or procedures, and verifying the relationship between health record documentation and coder assignment.
    • Ability to research and solve coding and documentation related issues.
    • Skill in reviewing and correcting system or processing errors and ensuring all assigned work is complete.
Continued under EducationEducation:Continued from Qualifications:
Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient), GS-8
  • Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding and to evaluate the adequacy of the documentation. This includes the ability to read and understand the content of the health record, the terminology, the significance of the findings, and the disease process/pathophysiology of the patient.
    • Ability to accurately perform the full scope of outpatient coding, including ambulatory surgical cases, diagnostic studies and procedures, and outpatient encounters, and/or inpatient professional fee services coding.
    • Skill in interpreting and adapting health information guidelines that are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity, and the ability to use judgment in completing assignments using incomplete or inadequate guidelines.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS-08.
Physical Requirements: There are no physical requirements for this occupation per OCHCO Communications email to VA Handbook 5019, updated on 4/17/2026.
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Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER

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