Anesthesia Coding Specialist: CPT/ICD-10 & Audit Expert

Boston Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Physician Practice Coder-Anesthesia to review documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, ASA, HCPCS II codes and modifiers for anesthesia records. The role supports physicians and care teams in accurate coding and billing, conducting chart audits, and collaborating with revenue cycle stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years anesthesia coding experience, an accredited coding certification, and an Associates degree.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (or direct work experience equivalent to at least 2 years).
• Certification from AAPC or AHIMA is required (CPC/COC/COC-ACANPC/CGSC/CIC/CCA/CPC-A etc.).
• Minimum of 2 years experience conducting anesthesia coding/auditing in a surgical/procedural environment including compliance and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding and related duties of moderate and high complexity anesthesia work using established guidelines in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review medical documentation and system generated charges or paper encounter forms. Appropriately assign CPT, ASA, ICD-10, HCPCS II, and modifiers based on documentation and payor requirements.
• Research billing rules and regulations for moderately complex new and existing procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to coding compliance standards; identify, correct and report coding problems.
• Maintain coding credentials through annual in-services, conferences, workshops, and ongoing education.
• Resolves complex coding edits and denials; identify opportunities to reduce denials and enhance revenue.

Skills

ICD-10 proficiency

CPT coding

ASA coding

HCPCS coding

Modifiers coding

Medical terminology

Healthcare billing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Billing software

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Physician Practice Coder-Anesthesia to review documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, ASA, HCPCS II codes and modifiers for anesthesia records. The role supports physicians and care teams in accurate coding and billing, conducting chart audits, and collaborating with revenue cycle stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years anesthesia coding experience, an accredited coding certification, and an Associates degree.