Medical data analyst vs medical coder

Differences between medical data analyst and medical coder duties and responsibilities

Medical data analyst example responsibilities.

• Manage cases by aggressively directing the litigation process.
• Maintain priority levels of confidentiality with HIPAA and patient rights in all reviews and aspects of work.
• Process records for subpoena, learned deposition process, attend court for subpoenas and processing of records.
• Review and interpret diagnosis and procedure codes through ICD-9 and CPT-4, HCPS claims to avoid provider and facility up-coding.
• Complete understanding of HIPPA confidentiality requirements, regulations.
• Serve as departmental liaison to internal operational committees for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Medical coder example responsibilities.

• Manage all EDI relate communication with trading partners and assist to produce all operational documents for all end users.
• Manage all aspects of AR including writing letters for medical necessity, claim denials, bundling issues and charge capture.
• Manage health records while applying ICD-10 coding to update and process insurance claims for time and accuracy to various insurance companies.
• Manage the outsourced transcription company.
• Create documentation education classes to general surgery residents, increasing the leveling of reporting which lead to increase revenues.
• Adhere to regulations with CPT-4, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS coding with medical terminology and effort meet all audit requirements.
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