Medical billing and coding externship vs medical collector

Differences between medical billing and coding externship and medical collector duties and responsibilities

Medical billing and coding externship example responsibilities.

• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding/abstracting), chart assembly and analysis, patient admission and patient information privacy/security.
• Verify correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for a variety of specialties.
• Review physicians' appointment notes to determine appropriate ICD-9 and HCPCS code for the medical service render.
• Identify and code the principal diagnosis and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes to each patient's medical records
• Perform billing and collection procedures, utilize CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding, insurance claim preparation, processing and follow-ups.
• Resolve and research of insurance denials, rejections, providing correction of claims, involving CPT and HCPCS codes.
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Medical collector example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Perform as a mediator between insurance companies and patients collecting nationwide extensive medical bills.
• Utilize A/R reports and identify accounts that are past payments.
• Maintain a filing system of clients' medical records and disclosure following HIPPA guidelines.
• Post appropriate adjustment types and carrier payments to accounts for true A/R account balance reflection.
• Maintain strict confidentiality; adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
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