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Flatwater Group

Medical Records Technician

Colchester, VT

$17.25 - $22.22/hr

... coding, healthcare documentation, or a related field is preferred. * Beginning-level position ... Experience with DoD, Army National Guard, military medical readiness systems, or Government health ...

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Medical Records Technician

Colchester, VT

$17.25 - $22.22/hr

... coding, healthcare documentation, or a related field is preferred. * Beginning-level position ... Experience with DoD, Army National Guard, military medical readiness systems, or Government health ...

Flatwater Group

Medical Records Technician

Colchester, VT · On-site

$17.25 - $22.22/hr

... coding, healthcare documentation, or a related field is preferred. * Beginning-level position ... Experience with DoD, Army National Guard, military medical readiness systems, or Government health ...

The LaSalle Group

Outpatient Surgery Coder

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Medical, Dental, Vision Location: This position requires candidates to be based in Illinois ... Review operative reports and clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and completeness

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Medical Records Technician

Colchester, VT · On-site

$17.25 - $22.22/hr

... coding, healthcare documentation, or a related field is preferred. * Beginning-level position ... Experience with DoD, Army National Guard, military medical readiness systems, or Government health ...

Flatwater Group

Medical Records Technician

Colchester, VT · On-site

$17.25 - $22.22/hr

... coding, healthcare documentation, or a related field is preferred. * Beginning-level position ... Experience with DoD, Army National Guard, military medical readiness systems, or Government health ...

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Dod Medical Coding job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,377 per year, or $30 per hour.
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)

Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)

Acentus Practice Management LLC

Mount Laurel, NJ

$22 - $27/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Acentus is excited to announce an opening for the position of Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) on our team! In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our professional medical billing and coding processes run smoothly, making a significant impact on our ability to help provide exceptional care to patients. We are looking for a friendly and organized individual who is passionate about medical billing and coding and eager to contribute to a supportive environment.

The CPC-A position offers entry-level medical coding professionals real-world coding experience through participation in the Acentus structured coding training program. This program provides hands-on experience to help satisfy AAPC requirements for removing the apprenticeship designation from your CPC-A credential. Please note that this is not a fully remote position and does require employees to physically report to our office in Mt. Laurel, NJ. A semi-remote schedule is available after successfully completing a 90-day introductory period.

As a CPC-A, your primary responsibility will be to use critical thinking to identify trends and apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines appropriately. Daily duties of a CPC-A include resolving charge review edits to ensure accurate coding and billing, researching and clearing claim edits prior to claim submission, and investigating and working coding-related claim denials and payor rejections. This position requires a keen attention to detail and excellent communication skills. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference in people's lives through your work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!


Responsibilities:

  • Review and resolve charge review edits to ensure accurate coding and billing
  • Research and clear claim edits prior to claim submission
  • Investigate and work coding-related claim denials and payor rejections
  • Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines appropriately
  • Collaborate with coding specialists, billers, and revenue cycle staff to resolve coding issues
  • Maintain compliance with payor requirements, regulatory standards, and coding guidelines
  • Document findings and corrective actions accurately
  • Participate in ongoing coding education and training activities
  • Provide timely, accurate, and professional responses to internal, patient, and third party inquiries
  • Research and resolve simple to complex issues and escalate issues to management
  • Work with billing managers to resolve and prevent coding denials
  • Report needed system updates to manager
  • Research payer policies and insurance eligibility changes and communicate changes to key personnel
  • Assist with Specialist Projects and other essential billing office duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, High school diploma/GED required
  • Certified Professional Coding Apprentice or Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A or CPC) required
  • Advanced ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a healthcare setting
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, & physiology
  • Advanced knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
  • Advanced understanding of HIPAA compliance practices
  • Familiarity of billing systems and electronic medical records (EPIC preferred)
  • Proficient knowledge and a working understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Excellent research abilities, attention to detail, and communication skills
  • Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities
  • Self-motivation, including multitasking and time management
  • Positive attitude and team player