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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.\r\nAs 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!\r\nResponsibilities\r\nReview and resolve charge review edits to ensure accurate coding and billing\r\nResearch and clear claim edits prior to claim submission\r\nInvestigate and work coding-related claim denials and payor rejections\r\nApply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines appropriately\r\nCollaborate with coding specialists, billers, and revenue cycle staff to resolve coding issues\r\nMaintain compliance with payor requirements, regulatory standards, and coding guidelines\r\nDocument findings and corrective actions accurately\r\nParticipate in ongoing coding education and training activities\r\nProvide timely, accurate, and professional responses to internal, patient, and third party inquiries\r\nResearch and resolve simple to complex issues and elevate cases to management\r\nWork with billing managers to resolve and prevent coding denials\r\nReport needed system updates to manager\r\nResearch payer policies and insurance eligibility changes and communicate changes to key personnel\r\nAssist with Specialist Projects and other essential billing office duties as assigned\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree preferred, High school diploma/GED required\r\nCertified Professional Coding Apprentice or Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A or CPC) required\r\nAdvanced ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a healthcare setting\r\nBasic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, & physiology\r\nAdvanced knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding\r\nAdvanced understanding of HIPAA compliance practices\r\nFamiliarity of billing systems and electronic medical records (EPIC preferred)\r\nProficient knowledge and a working understanding of Microsoft Excel and Word\r\nExcellent research abilities, attention to detail, and communication skills\r\nOutstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities\r\nSelf-motivation, including multitasking and time management\r\nPositive attitude and team player\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Acentus Practice Management","rawCompany":"acentus practice management","city":"Laurel","state":"MT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:22:38.126Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-3021.00","title":"Billing and Posting Clerks","slug":"billing-and-posting-clerks"},{"code":"29-2072.00","title":"Medical Records Specialists","slug":"medical-records-specialists"},{"code":"29-9021.00","title":"Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars","slug":"health-information-technologists-and-medical-registrars"}],"industries":[{"code":"621999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-ambulatory-health-care-services"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Certified Professional Coder Apprentice CPCA","description":"Acentus is excited to announce an opening for the position of Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) on our team! 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