Certified coding specialist vs medical service technician

Differences between certified coding specialist and medical service technician duties and responsibilities

Certified coding specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage the outsourced transcription company.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy laws.
• File appeals and reviews for deny claims.
• Conduct prospective E/M audits for clinic and hospital services.
• Access hospital records, post E/M charges, electronically.
• Post EOB's in system and file under corresponding insurances.
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Medical service technician example responsibilities.

• Create and maintain confidential patient files; implement EHR systems to automate patient records management for the purposes of meaningful use.
• Administer and document vaccinations and perform strep tests, finger sticks, urinalysis, and various need lab tests.
• Run QC on all lab instrumentation ensuring reports are within acceptable limits.
• Keep track of all POC inventory, reagents, QC materials and equipment validations.
• Apply cold packs to affect injuries of the patient, fit crutches on patients.
• Maintain all training and CPR certifications in order to actively participate in codes with in the hospital.
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