Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)

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. 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 onsite introductory period.

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, including: Hands-on coding experience with real-world revenue cycle workflows; Mentorship from experienced coding professionals; Ongoing education and professional development.

Daily duties of a CPC-A include using critical thinking to identify trends and report issues to management and work the following Epic workqueues: Charge Review, Clearinghouse Claim Rejections, Coding Errors, and Claim Denials. A successful CPC-a acts as a billing system super-user, performs simple to complex coding functions, assists with specialist projects, and demonstrates an understanding of all business lines as they relate to the role’s responsibilities.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Epic: 1 year (Preferred)
• Professional Medical billing & coding: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPC (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Laurel, NJ 08054