Medical record librarian vs medical biller coder

Differences between medical record librarian and medical biller coder duties and responsibilities

Medical record librarian example responsibilities.

• Manage and organize all paperwork concerning caregivers and patients; organize filing system; ensure operation of electronic filing systems.
• Check in patients, update demographics and insurance, handle patient payments, keep HIPAA update.
• Maintain client's records, maintain personal files, confidentially, aware of legal and Hippa responsibilities, Hippa officer.
• Prepare a daily schedule prioritizing appointments for patients and working with fellow employees to minimize overlapping appointments and promote increase efficiency.
• Enter patient information into computerized patient information system according to ICD-9-CM.

Medical biller coder example responsibilities.

• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding), chart assembly and analysis and patient information privacy/security.
• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding/abstracting), chart assembly and analysis, patient admission and patient information privacy/security.
• Bill insurance claims using HCFA 1500 and UB-92 form.
• Review coding, verify the diagnosis codes (ICD-9) and procedure codes (CPT) are congruent and clinically appropriate.
• Have experience in all commercial insurances and government insurances including Medicare and Medicaid.
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