Jun 23, 2026

CERTIFIED ANESTHESIA CODER

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:  CERTIFIED ANESTHESIA CODER

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•      Review anesthesia records, operative reports, and medical documentation for completeness and accuracy.

•      Ensures accurate coding, billing compliance.

•      Analyzes Epic electronic medical record for assigning appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and Modifiers for anesthesia services.

•      Apply appropriate anesthesia modifiers such as AA, QK, QX, QY, QZ

•      Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate via EPIC query with providers for clarification. 

•      Review denials, coding corrections related to anesthesia services. 

•      Maintains confidentiality of patient information as per the MediSys Health Network policy.

•      Meeting productivity levels of charts,60-100 anesthesia charts per day not limited to number of transactions filed or complexity of the account. 

•      Reviews assigned work queues.

•      Full knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to review and resolve NCCI edits for Part B physician billing.

•      Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

•               High school diploma or GED required.

•               College degree in appropriate field preferred.

•               Certified Anesthesia Coder (CANPC)

•               Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES             

•               Minimum 2-3 years anesthesia coding experience required. 

•               Strong knowledge of Anesthesia CPT coding.

•               Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding.

•               Knowledge of professional/technical billing coding guidelines.

•               Ability to work with all levels in a collaborative manner including physicians.        

•               Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

•               Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

•               Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, written, and typing skills.

•               Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.

•               Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, written, and typing skills.

•              Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.  

•               Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment.

•               Ability to multitask.

•               Exceptional organizational skills and detail oriented.

Required Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree

Minimum Experience Required

2-4 years

Required Travel

Less than 10%

Applicant Location

US residents only