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How much do anesthesia pain management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for anesthesia pain management in the United States is $393,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $400,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is anesthesia pain management?

Anesthesia pain management is a medical specialty focused on treating and alleviating acute or chronic pain using a variety of techniques, often under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. This field combines the principles of anesthesia with pain medicine to provide relief through medications, nerve blocks, physical therapy, and advanced procedures like spinal cord stimulation. Patients with conditions such as back pain, neuropathy, arthritis, or pain following surgery often benefit from these services. The goal is to improve quality of life and functionality while minimizing side effects from pain medications.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Anesthesia Pain Management, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Anesthesia Pain Management often encounter challenges such as managing complex cases with chronic pain patients, balancing medication protocols to minimize side effects, and keeping up with advancements in pain management techniques. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including surgeons, physical therapists, and psychologists—is essential for comprehensive care. Staying current through continuing education and participating in case discussions can help address these challenges and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Anesthesia Pain Management, and why are they important?

To excel in Anesthesia Pain Management, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), board certification in anesthesiology, and specialized training or fellowship in pain management. Familiarity with advanced pain management techniques, interventional procedures, and electronic medical record systems is essential. Excellent communication, empathy, and decision-making skills help build trust with patients and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered pain relief in complex clinical settings.

What is the difference between Anesthesia Pain Management vs Anesthesiologist?

AspectAnesthesia Pain ManagementAnesthesiologist
CredentialsMedical degree, anesthesia residency, pain management certificationMedical degree, anesthesia residency, board certification in anesthesiology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, pain clinics, surgical centersHospitals, surgical theaters, clinics
Primary FocusChronic pain relief, interventional pain proceduresIntraoperative anesthesia, perioperative care
Common UsageSpecializes in pain management techniquesProvides anesthesia during surgeries

While both roles require extensive medical training and involve anesthesia, Anesthesia Pain Management specialists focus on managing chronic pain and performing interventional procedures, whereas Anesthesiologists primarily administer anesthesia during surgeries and perioperative care.

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Infographic showing various Anesthesia Pain Management job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% As Needed, 29% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 14% Temporary, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $393,215 per year, or $189 per hour.
Anesthesia/Pain Coder Professional Fee

Anesthesia/Pain Coder Professional Fee

CommonSpirit Health

Centennial, CO • Remote

$19.25 - $25.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


CommonSpirit Health rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 503 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

371st of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

This is a senior level professional fee coding position with at least three (3) or more years of recent experience in anesthesia and pain coding. Anesthesia/Pain Coder staff key duties include reviewing documentation to assign appropriate CPT/ASA codes using the CPT-4/ASA manual and established criteria. Anesthesia/Pain Coder will work with clinic supervisors and/or providers to resolve coding issues and questions, following applicable payer rules and guidelines. This individual will also work with members of the Revenue Management team to address coding issues and concerns.

Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:

- Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado 

- Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana  

- Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana 

- Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico 

- North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina 

- South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah 

- Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of recent experience in anesthesia and pain coding.
  • Knowledge of anesthesia coding and elements related to anesthesia claims, such as units of time and anesthesia modifiers.
  • Understand rules and regulations governing Medicare billing of anesthesia and pain services. Knowledge of NCCI, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and modifiers pertaining to anesthesia and pain services.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
  • Experience with the electronic health record (EHR) and health care applications required.
  • Epic experience required.
  • Demonstrate advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  •  CPC Required upon hire, Source: AAPC
  • Certified Anesthesia Pain Management Coder (CANPC) certification required to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirement - Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally

Where You'll Work

We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s Corporate Service Center is headquartered in Centennial, CO where our corporate leaders and centralized teams support our hospitals, clinics and people – including marketing, human resources, employee benefits, finance, billing, talent acquisition/development, payor relations, IT, project management, community benefit and more. Many of our centralized teams offer a remote work option which supports a healthy work-life balance while still providing a culture of collaboration and community where incredible people are doing incredible things every day. 

Qualifications:

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. required
  • Associate degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree, preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of recent experience in anesthesia and pain coding.
  • Knowledge of anesthesia coding and elements related to anesthesia claims, such as units of time and anesthesia modifiers.
  • Understand rules and regulations governing Medicare billing of anesthesia and pain services. Knowledge of NCCI, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and modifiers pertaining to anesthesia and pain services.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology
  • Experience with the electronic health record (EHR) and health care applications required.
  • Epic experience required.
  • Demonstrate advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  •  CPC Required upon hire, Source: AAPC
  • Certified Anesthesia Pain Management Coder (CANPC) certification required to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Physical Requirement - Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally

Employment Type: Full Time

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