Health record technician vs information coordinator

Differences between health record technician and information coordinator duties and responsibilities

Health record technician example responsibilities.

• Maximize ROI by effectively managing the microfiche process.
• Treat all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and representatives in a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Process relatively structure records including detail coding and basic abstracting of discharge patients.
• Process records for HCC/HEDIS audits; perform regular monitoring of establish documentation deficiency and HIPPA reports.
• Organize, analyze and technically evaluate inpatient and outpatient medical records for physician completeness according to hospital bylaws and JCAHO standards.
• Analyze and process patient status in Meditech application.

Information coordinator example responsibilities.

• Achieve this goal by providing clear policies/justification for initiatives which impact designated FTE's.
• Arrange and complete ICD 9 and CPT coding for routine surgery procedures.
• Create and proofread certificates of recognition, in memoriams, action requests and transfer memos.
• Analyze requests to adhere to guidelines for proper authorization set forth under HIPPA and Iowa law.
• Maintain and set forth standards for this facility in respect to charting and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Proofread physician correspondence for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Show more