Certified Medical Coder – Anesthesiology

Location: Bloomfield, CT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Revenue Cycle Management

About Woodland Anesthesiology Associates, PC

Woodland Anesthesiology Associates, PC is a leading provider of anesthesiology services across acute care hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Connecticut. We are committed to clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and delivering compassionate care. Our team of highly skilled anesthesiologists and support staff work collaboratively to ensure the highest standards in perioperative medicine.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Certified Medical Coder with specialized experience in anesthesiology coding to join our dynamic billing and coding team. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely coding of anesthesia services provided in both acute care hospital settings and ambulatory surgery centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze anesthesia medical records to assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and ASA codes
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, and payer-specific policies
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and clinical staff to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of anesthesia coding rules, modifiers (e.g., QS, QX, QZ), and time-based billing protocols
• Monitor coding productivity and accuracy to meet internal benchmarks and external audit standards
• Assist in denial management and provide coding support for appeals and payer audits
• Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with regulatory updates and best practices

Qualifications

• Certification: CPC, COC, or CCS-P (AAPC or AHIMA) – Preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in anesthesia coding – Preferred
• Strong understanding of ASA crosswalk, time units, and concurrency rules
• Experience with acute care hospital and ASC coding workflows
• Proficiency in EMR and coding software (e.g., Epic, PHYGenesis)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement

If you're passionate about precision, compliance, and supporting clinical excellence through expert coding, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.26 - $29.22 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Medical coding: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Professional Coder (Required)

Work Location: In person