Medical coding technician vs records coordinator

Differences between medical coding technician and records 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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Records coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain appropriate information in the electronic case file as required by federal, state, and HIPAA regulations.
• Manage SharePoint site used for routing management approvals.
• Assist DoD and contract personnel in digitizing intelligence onto secure severs for use by senior DoD agencies.
• Maintain forms inventory in preparation for the EHR.
• Forward records/documents as requested by FDA staff and outside vendors.
• Perform software validation testing and QA testing for new CAPA system implementation.
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