Medical data analyst vs medical records clerk

Differences between medical data analyst and medical records clerk 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 records clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Manage front office check-in, insurance verification and certifications from doctors.
• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Perform infant labs and update the system with results, triage incoming patients, perform necessary resuscitation to baby and mom.
• Provide information to medical facilities and patients when necessary and respond to subpoenas and other general release of patient information.
• Experience in CPT and ICD-10 coding.
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