Medical insurance coder vs medical collector

Differences between medical insurance coder and medical collector duties and responsibilities

Medical insurance coder example responsibilities.

• Assign to PacifiCare of Washington a medical insurance manage care plan (HMO).
• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding/abstracting), chart assembly and analysis, patient admission and patient information privacy/security.
• Maintain and update ICD-9, CPT-4 & HCPCS coding for practice.
• Bill major insurance carriers and Medicaid using ICD-9 and CPT codes.
• Deliver explanation of insurance coverage and patient responsibilities to patients base on their policy.
• Determine diagnosis and E/M level.
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Medical collector example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Perform as a mediator between insurance companies and patients collecting nationwide extensive medical bills.
• Utilize A/R reports and identify accounts that are past payments.
• Maintain a filing system of clients' medical records and disclosure following HIPPA guidelines.
• Post appropriate adjustment types and carrier payments to accounts for true A/R account balance reflection.
• Maintain strict confidentiality; adhering to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
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