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Cca Coder Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Medical Coder

Danville, PA · On-site +1

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

... CCA are required to obtain a CCS, RHIT, or RHIA within 12 months of hire. All certifications are acceptable from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) except: Scribe, Documentation ...

Medical Assistant

Radnor, PA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations. * CCA MAs, if applicable as per regulatory guidelines: administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines; reads PPD results, under ...

Medical Assistant

Radnor, PA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations. * CCA MAs, if applicable as per regulatory guidelines: administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines; reads PPD results, under ...

Medical Assistant

Havertown, PA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations. CCA MAs, if applicable as per regulatory guidelines: administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines; reads PPD results, under ...

Medical Assistant (PART TIME)

Pipersville, PA · On-site

$18 - $23.25/hr

... CCA) MAs - if applicable as per regulatory guidelines: Maintains medication storage closet inventory and security; checks expiration dates; removes outdated items. Performs daily code/crash cart ...

... CCA) CSAs, if applicable as per regulatory guidelines: Maintains medication storage closet inventory and security; checks expiration dates; removes outdated items. Performs daily code/crash cart ...

... CCA) CSAs, if applicable as per regulatory guidelines: Maintains medication storage closet inventory and security; checks expiration dates; removes outdated items. Performs daily code/crash cart ...

Medical Assistant

Chalfont, PA · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Responds appropriately to emergency/code situations. CCA MAs, if applicable as per regulatory guidelines: administers prescribed medications, gives injections and vaccines; reads PPD results, under ...

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How much do cca coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for cca coder in Pennsylvania is $27.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.04 and $34.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CCA coder?

A CCA Coder (Certified Coding Associate) is a healthcare professional responsible for reviewing medical records and assigning standardized codes for diagnoses and procedures. These codes are used for insurance billing, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. CCA Coders typically work in hospitals, clinics, or insurance companies, ensuring accurate and efficient medical documentation. Their knowledge of coding systems like ICD-10 and CPT is essential for proper claim processing and reimbursement.

What are the typical challenges faced by a CCA coder in their daily work?

Cca Coders frequently encounter challenges such as keeping up with frequent updates to coding guidelines, ensuring accuracy when coding complex medical cases, and managing volumes of work within tight deadlines. They must also clarify ambiguous documentation with healthcare providers, requiring clear communication and initiative. Additionally, navigating various electronic health record systems and adapting to new software tools can present learning curves. Successfully overcoming these challenges is vital for maintaining compliance, preventing billing errors, and supporting efficient healthcare operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CCA coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cca Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding systems, and often a certification such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from AHIMA. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software is crucial for accuracy and efficiency. Detail orientation, analytical thinking, and the ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff are important soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure proper coding for billing and compliance, reduce claim denials, and contribute to the overall financial health of healthcare organizations.

What jobs can you get with a Cca Coder certification?

A Cca Coder certification can qualify individuals for roles such as software developer, application programmer, or coding specialist, often involving programming languages like Java, Python, or C++. These roles typically require knowledge of coding, debugging, and software development tools, and may be found in tech companies, IT departments, or software firms.

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Infographic showing various Cca Coder job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 78% In-person, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,319 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Medical Coder

Geisinger Health

Danville, PA • On-site, Remote

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

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Job description

Location:
Work from home (Pennsylvania)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
Health information coding is the transformation of verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numeric or alphanumeric designations. The coding process reviews and analyzes health records to identify relevant diagnoses and procedures for distinct patient encounters. Coders are responsible for translating diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded form procedure codes that can be utilized for submitting claims to payers for reimbursement. A joint effort between the healthcare provider and the coder is essential to achieve complete and accurate documentation, code assignment, and reporting of diagnoses and procedures.
Job Duties:
  • Reviews the content of the medical records from multiple EHR's and on-site for both hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records to identify principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and procedures performed.
  • Carefully reviews details of documents such as laboratory findings, radiology reports, various scan reports, discharge summary, history and physical, consultations, orders, progress notes and other ancillary services treatment records needed to ensure all pertinent diagnoses and procedures are recorded.
  • Failure to properly identify diagnoses and procedures may have a dramatic negative impact upon payment received by The Health Plan.
  • Assigns codes based on hospital and professional coding guidelines, Coding Clinic directives, federal regulations, CCI coding initiatives, CPT Assistant or other standard coding guidelines.
  • Provides material to the RACE team to educate physicians as needed to clarify documentation within the patient's record to facilitate complete and accurate coding.
  • Assists in decision making relevant to physician coding education and HCC targeting purposes.
  • Provides encoder software and EMR (EPIC) expertise and uses these tools along with their knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the human body and disease processes in order to understand the etiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities, and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded.
  • Ensures strict confidentiality of financial and medical records.
  • Develops and maintains expertise in non-EPIC EMR systems as deemed appropriate by the Chart Retrieval team.
  • Updates and corrects historical file data by submitting delete files and notifying the RACE team.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and/or completed specialty training program (1 year of specialty training = 1 year relevant experience).
This posting reflects an opening for Coder level I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Details:
One relevant certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required upon hire. Acceptable certifications include:
AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association):
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P)
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - Candidates with only a CCA are required to obtain a CCS, RHIT, or RHIA within 12 months of hire.
All certifications are acceptable from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) except:
Scribe, Documentation, Instructor, and International Credentials
Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Revenue Cycle Management Specialist (RCMS)
Certified Value-Based Administrator (CVBA)
Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM)
Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Relevant coding certification within 12 months - Default Issuing Body
Skills:
Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
  • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
  • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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