Anesthesia Coder

Experience Required: 3+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Anesthesia Coder with a

minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding, specifically focused on

anesthesia services. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of CPT,

ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding systems, and be familiar with compliance and

documentation guidelines related to anesthesia billing.

Key Responsibilities:

? Review and analyze anesthesia medical records and operative reports to

assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and ASA codes.

? Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal regulations and

insurance guidelines.

? Stay updated with current coding regulations, payer policies, and

anesthesia-specific coding changes.

? Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) and coding software efficiently to

ensure timely billing.

? Perform audits and quality checks to maintain a high standard of coding

accuracy and reduce claim denials.

? Support training or mentoring of junior coders as needed.

Qualifications:

? Minimum 3 years of experience in anesthesia coding.

? Certification required: CPC, COC, CIC, or CRC (AAPC) or CCS-P/CCS

(AHIMA).

? Strong understanding of ASA coding guidelines and anesthesia modifiers.

? Experience with EMR and medical billing software (e.g., Epic, Cerner,

Athena, etc.).

? Strong communication skills to interact with providers and support

teams.