Medical records custodian vs medical biller coder

Differences between medical records custodian and medical biller coder duties and responsibilities

Medical records custodian example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics by collecting detail patient information including personal and financial information.
• Organize and coordinate medical records management, including completing legal questionnaires and being in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Implement a system to bill and collect records' copying fees while adhering to HIPPA guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential; and conduct all activities in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete annual e-learning courses require by hospital on work safety, security issues, in addition to HIPPA compliance regulations.
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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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