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Medical Coder

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

... CPC) * AAPC annual dues reimbursement * Annual CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and specialty coding books provided * Access to Codify * Ongoing training and specialty-specific education * Exposure to a wide ...

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How much do medical coding cpc a jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical coding cpc a in the United States is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What jobs can I get with my CPC?

Medical Coding CPC (Certified Professional Coder) credential holders can work as medical coders, billing specialists, coding auditors, or compliance analysts in healthcare settings. These roles involve reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate codes for billing and insurance claims, and ensuring regulatory compliance, often requiring familiarity with coding software and medical terminology.

Are CPC coders in demand?

Medical Coding CPC A professionals are in high demand due to the ongoing need for accurate medical billing and coding in healthcare. The role requires knowledge of coding systems like ICD-10 and CPT, and job opportunities are available in hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies, often with flexible schedules and certification requirements. The demand is expected to grow as healthcare providers seek to improve billing efficiency and compliance.

What is the difference between Medical Coding Cpc A vs Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectMedical Coding Cpc AMedical Billing Specialist
CertificationsCPCA certification, CPC certificationOften CPC or similar billing certifications
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, coding companiesMedical offices, billing companies
Primary RoleAssigning codes to diagnoses and proceduresProcessing billing, insurance claims
Industry UsageHealthcare, insuranceHealthcare, insurance

Medical Coding Cpc A focuses on accurately translating medical diagnoses and procedures into standardized codes, essential for billing and record-keeping. Medical Billing Specialists handle the financial aspect, submitting claims and managing payments. While both roles work closely in healthcare revenue cycle management, their core responsibilities differ, with Medical Coding Cpc A emphasizing coding accuracy and Medical Billing Specialists focusing on claims processing.

What does a Medical Coding CPC-A do?

A Medical Coding CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice) is responsible for reviewing medical records and assigning standardized codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments. These codes are used for billing, insurance claims, and maintaining accurate patient records. The 'A' designation indicates that the coder is newly certified and may have less hands-on experience but has passed the CPC exam, demonstrating a foundational knowledge of coding standards and practices. They typically work under supervision until they gain the required experience to remove the apprentice status.

Are medical coders going to be replaced by AI?

Medical coding professionals, including those with a CPC A certification, perform complex tasks such as interpreting medical records and applying coding guidelines, which currently require human judgment. While AI tools can assist with coding accuracy and efficiency, they are unlikely to fully replace medical coders soon, as oversight and expertise remain essential for compliance and handling complex cases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medical Coding CPC-A, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Coding CPC-A, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, usually validated by the AAPC CPC-A certification. Familiarity with coding software, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and compliance regulations is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills help you accurately interpret medical documentation and ensure correct code assignment. These skills ensure accurate billing, regulatory compliance, and efficient revenue cycle management in healthcare settings.

What are some common challenges faced by Medical Coding CPC-A professionals when transitioning from training to a real-world healthcare setting?

Medical Coding CPC-A professionals often find that transitioning from training to a live healthcare environment comes with challenges such as interpreting incomplete or unclear clinical documentation and adapting to different electronic health record (EHR) systems. Additionally, new coders may need to quickly learn facility-specific coding guidelines and manage productivity expectations under tight deadlines. Collaboration with physicians and billing teams is crucial for clarifying documentation and ensuring accurate coding, which can be a new experience for many entry-level coders. Support from experienced colleagues and continuous learning are key to overcoming these initial hurdles.

What is the difference between CPC and CPC A?

Medical Coding CPC (Certified Professional Coder) is a certification for experienced coders, while CPC A (CPC Apprentice) is for entry-level or newly certified coders who are gaining practical experience. CPC A holders typically work under supervision and are working toward full certification as CPCs. Both certifications demonstrate knowledge of medical coding, but CPC A indicates a beginner level with additional training requirements.
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Infographic showing various Medical Coding Cpc A job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 16% As Needed, 18% Full Time, 3% Temporary, and 63% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,819 per year, or $26.4 per hour.
Medical Policy & Coding Support Coordinator (CPC/CPC-A preferred)

Medical Policy & Coding Support Coordinator (CPC/CPC-A preferred)

Wellmark, Inc.

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site, Remote

$18/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Company Description
Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we've built our reputation on over 80 years' worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors-our members. If you're passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation, consider applying today!
Learn more about our unique benefit offerings here.
Job Description
Use Your Strengths at Wellmark!
About the role: As a Medical Policy & Coding Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting medical policy functions by providing medical coding, system configuration, and administrative and operational support. Using your medical coding knowledge, you will also perform coding analyses and utilization reporting to recommend necessary updates to medical policies and system configuration. You will participate in cross-functional meetings to align with enterprise strategic priorities and contribute to the overall success of the Medical Policy Team's operations.
About you: You are experienced in provider payment, claims and/or medical coding. You are an effective communicator, naturally inquisitive and are skilled at developing thoughtful solutions based on your medical coding experience and strong critical thinking skills. You are a self-starter who thrives in a highly autonomous work environment where your time management, administrative, prioritization, and organizational skills are critical to success. You are resourceful and detail-oriented, with a high degree of quality control in your work. Technology savviness is a must. Top candidates will have their CPC or CPC-A, along with recent direct coding application/interpretation work.
Must be willing to work core business hours of 8 AM - 5 PM Central Time.
Candidates located in Iowa or South Dakota preferred. This role is remote eligible and will require candidates to provide high-speed internet at their home work location.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications - Great to have:
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., health administration, business administration, or a related discipline).
  • Claims experience with knowledge of Facets is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with SAP BusinessObjects.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Professional Coder-Apprentise (CPC-A).
  • Auditing expereince, such as data comparison, validating discrepancies and reconciling differences.

Required Qualifications - Must have:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required. Must attain the certification within 12 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
  • 4+ years of experience in provider payment, claims or medical coding. Demonstrates coding knowledge - e.g. ICD-10, HCPC, CPT.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in all operations and deliverables.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills to respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • Ability to handle administrative tasks such as filing external appeals and supporting various team functions as assigned.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills; effectively identifies, researches, tests, and analyzes issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to express complex concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Has demonstrated the ability to obtain relevant information by relating and comparing data from different sources.
  • Ability to adhere to quality and production metrics. Demonstrates commitment to accuracy, quality, timeliness, organization, and attention to details.
  • Self-starter with strong workflow management skills. Thinks up and down stream to effectively manage deliverables.
  • Proficient with MS Office.

Additional Information
What you will do:
a. Support Medical Policy Team's operations, including creating and managing monthly Medical Policy production timelines, quarterly production timeline for N/R/D Code processing, maintaining Medical Policy material distribution lists, and filing external appeals.
b. Verify that the monthly authorization table updates align with quality expectations and track performance metrics.
c. Support virtual monthly Medical Policy Committee (MPC) operations, including taking minutes, developing, circulating, and presenting agenda PowerPoint during monthly MPC virtual meetings.
d. Partner with the coding specialist role in the support of the Medical Policy Implementation Committee (MPIT), including preparing and sending information to MPIT, and generating post- policy discussion documents.
e. Support Medical Policy leadership in initial research on impact of changes in vendor and BCBSA Reference Medical Policy changes and opportunities for new policy development.
f. Monitor and triage Medical Policy inbox for external inquiries and creating of SharePoint forms for internal inquiries.
g. Perform monthly medical policy coding analyses and SAP BusinessObjects reports to identify and recommend necessary changes based on comparison to BCBSA reference medical policies, sentinel commercial health plan benchmarks and utilization patterns and implementation of claim system edits to support its intent. Health policy coding requirements are implemented, tested, documented, and audited to assure compliance and accuracy.
h. Ensure that all documentation related to health policy decisions, changes, implementations, and communications are complete, accurate, and timely.
i. Update system configurations to ensure accurate administration of health policies including changes related to coding file updates, health policy revisions, FEP, regulatory requirements or other internal processes as needed.
j. Participate in cross-functional meetings or initiatives to support the enterprise strategic priorities.
k. Other duties as assigned.
Remote Eligible: You will have the flexibility to work where you are most productive. This position is eligible to work fully remote. Depending on your location, you may still have the option to come into a Wellmark office if you wish to. Your leader may ask you to come into the office occasionally for specific meetings or other 'moments that matter' as well.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@wellmark.com
Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official".
At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.