What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder - Family Practice position at ZipStaff Inc.?
About the Opportunity
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Medical Coder with strong outpatient Family Practice and E/M leveling expertise to support coding and auditing needs for a major healthcare organization.
CPMA certification is strongly preferred. Candidates must hold a current CPC plus at least one additional credential (CPMA, CEMC, or CDEO), with recent Family Practice coding experience and demonstrated strength in Evaluation & Management (E/M) leveling under the 2021 guidelines.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform accurate outpatient medical coding with a primary focus on Family Practice encounters.
- Apply strong E/M leveling expertise using 2021 E/M guidelines.
- Support coding and auditing activities for Family Practice charts.
- Utilize Epic electronic medical records for coding workflows.
- Prepare and work with Excel-based reports related to coding productivity, quality, or audit findings.
- Maintain high coding accuracy and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with coding/audit leads as needed to resolve documentation or coding questions.
Required Qualifications:
- Current CPC certification (AAPC) plus at least one of the following current certifications:
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) — strongly preferred.
- Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC).
- Certified Clinical Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO).
- Recent Family Practice coding experience (must-have).
- Strong expertise in E/M leveling (must-have).
- Minimum 2–3 years of outpatient coding experience.
- Experience with Epic electronic medical records.
- Experience producing or working with Excel reports.
- Current certification with AAPC or AHIMA (candidates must provide AAPC certificate number for verification).
- Proficiency with 2021 E/M guidelines.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active CPMA certification (highly preferred).
- Direct history of medical coding and auditing for Family Practice.
- Strong, consistent recent outpatient Family Practice background.
About ZipStaff
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled healthcare professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.
To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your CPC CPMA (or CEMC/CDEO), recent Family Practice coding experience, E/M leveling expertise, and Epic background. Include your AAPC certificate number for verification.
Salary : $19 - $20