Medical coding technician vs medical biller coder

Differences between medical coding technician and medical biller coder 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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Medical biller coder example responsibilities.

• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding), chart assembly and analysis and patient information privacy/security.
• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding/abstracting), chart assembly and analysis, patient admission and patient information privacy/security.
• Bill insurance claims using HCFA 1500 and UB-92 form.
• Review coding, verify the diagnosis codes (ICD-9) and procedure codes (CPT) are congruent and clinically appropriate.
• Have experience in all commercial insurances and government insurances including Medicare and Medicaid.
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