Medical data analyst vs medical records technician

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

• Enter all patient in-take into EMR, manage triage, scheduling, and maintain a sterile clinic setting.
• Manage medical treatment authorizations and durable medical equipment (DME) requests and verify medical eligibility for all patients requesting treatment.
• Perform examinations in the ER, main radiology area and surgery.
• Order medical records for patients, medical staff, outside entities, and court subpoenas for certain dates of services.
• Audited/Validate daily outpatient medical coding accounts involving emergency rooms, surgery, interventional radiology, radiology, and ancillary services.
• Staff education on EMR and industry regulations.
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