Medical billing and coding externship vs patient care specialist

Differences between medical billing and coding externship and patient care specialist 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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Patient care specialist example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Utilize software applications to document call interactions using medical terminology and responsible for initially engaging patients by explaining the services.
• Verify CPT codes along with diagnosis code for guarantee payment for surgeries.
• Process daily fee tickets and correctly enter office visit ICD 9 and CPT codes into the system for billing.
• Adhere to HIPPA confidentiality guidelines.
• Track Medicaid eligibility of clients.
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