Medical coding technician vs information coordinator

Differences between medical coding technician and information coordinator duties and responsibilities

Medical coding technician example responsibilities.

• Manage health records while applying ICD-10 coding to update and process insurance claims for time and accuracy to various insurance companies.
• Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes in compliance with recognize coding principles and department policies.
• Remain current on medical coding guidelines and HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Reconcile clinical notes, patient encounter form, and health information for compliance with HIPAA rules.
• Audit ROI program quarterly to ensure deadlines are completed and proper procedures for legal and personal requests are followed.
• Train team members in all ROI processes, make independent decisions base on the provisions of these privacy laws and regulations.
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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.
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