Medical billing and coding externship vs medical support assistant

Differences between medical billing and coding externship and medical support assistant 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 support assistant example responsibilities.

• Provide pharmaceutical services to Medicaid recipients through manage care organizations and fee-for-service programs.
• Coordinate front and back office tasks such as checking in and checking out patients, triage, and insurance verification.
• Assist with enrolling patients into the TRICARE online website so patients can access appointments remotely from any web enable device.
• Analyze patients' financial information to recommend suitable programs and lifesaving aid for both veterans and eligible family members.
• Review and audit payroll reports.
• Apply knowledge of coding systems, including ICD-9-CM and CPT.
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