Medical record coder vs information coordinator

Differences between medical record coder and information coordinator duties and responsibilities

Medical record coder example responsibilities.

• Create documentation education classes to general surgery residents, increasing the leveling of reporting which lead to increase revenues.
• Obtain medical records through electronic health records (EHR).
• Bill all Medicare, Medicaid, BlueCross, PPO claims electronically.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
• Code and charge ER records, apply E/M codes, correct billing errors, and code infusion records.
• Process all charges receive from outside services to include CPT, ICD-9, or any other necessary information.
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Information coordinator example responsibilities.

• Achieve this goal by providing clear policies/justification for initiatives which impact designated FTE's.
• Arrange and complete ICD 9 and CPT coding for routine surgery procedures.
• Create and proofread certificates of recognition, in memoriams, action requests and transfer memos.
• Analyze requests to adhere to guidelines for proper authorization set forth under HIPPA and Iowa law.
• Maintain and set forth standards for this facility in respect to charting and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Proofread physician correspondence for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes to ensure accuracy and clarity.
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