Can I do medical coding by studying Anesthesiology?
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Absolutely, anesthesiology is one major way of training one in medical coding especially in this niche field called anesthesia medical coding. The topic of anesthesiology coding is complicated and demands special knowledge of codes used: CPT (codes 00100-01999), ASA (codes 00100-01999), time calculations, modifiers, and other points of compliance. Your experience would spare you a great deal in the kind of work you need to do to understand the medical procedures and documentation to be able to bill and reimburse properly in this niche. You would have to go and get a medical coding credential in the specific field of anesthesia (such as
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