Certified coding specialist vs release of information specialist

Differences between certified coding specialist and release of information specialist 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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Release of information specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage and track various holds on inventory: ship on quarantine; FDA hold; and quality hold.
• Apply insurance knowledge to interpret EOB, all manage contracts and fee schedules for physician services and hospital services.
• Generate reports for managing compliance with Medicaid documentation in support of electronic billing to MCO
• Deliver customer service to patients and their families regarding access to their medical history information.
• Assist clients with choosing a Medicaid HMO.
• Handle Meditech requests then enter information into Esmartlog.
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