Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
- Review anesthesia records and assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes
- Accurately calculate anesthesia time units and total billable units
- Ensure compliance with coding guidelines from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), ASA, and payer-specific requirements
- Validate documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Identify and resolve coding edits, denials, and discrepancies
- Collaborate with billing teams to ensure accurate claim submission
- Maintain productivity and quality standards as defined by the organization
- Stay updated with changes in coding regulations and industry practices
Required Qualifications:
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification from AAPC (mandatory)
- 1-3 years of experience in anesthesia coding
- Solid knowledge of anesthesia CPT codes (00100-01999 range)
- Good understanding of base units, time units, and anesthesia reimbursement methodologies
- Familiarity with modifiers and payer guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid,
commercial payers)
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding systems
- Experience working with EMR/EHR systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in US healthcare RCM (Revenue Cycle Management)
- Familiarity with anesthesia billing software/tools
- Exposure to auditing or quality assurance processes
Skills & Competencies:
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to meet deadlines and productivity targets
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Coding accuracy rate
- Productivity (charts coded per day)
- Denial rate related to coding errors
- Turnaround time
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Learning and development opportunities