Icd-9 coder vs medical service technician

Differences between icd-9 coder and medical service technician duties and responsibilities

Icd-9 coder example responsibilities.

• Manage the outsourced transcription company.
• Assist the surgery scheduler with proper codes for precertifications and correct diagnosis codes as well.
• Schedule follow up appointments or surgery for patient.
• Determine inefficiencies and discrepancies within the EHR system.
• Participate in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-9-CM coding guidelines to inpatient diagnoses and procedures.
• Communicate complex billing information to providers and insurance carriers in accordance to HIPAA rules and regulations.
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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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