Medical records custodian vs medical coder

Differences between medical records custodian and medical 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 coder example responsibilities.

• Manage all EDI relate communication with trading partners and assist to produce all operational documents for all end users.
• Manage all aspects of AR including writing letters for medical necessity, claim denials, bundling issues and charge capture.
• Manage health records while applying ICD-10 coding to update and process insurance claims for time and accuracy to various insurance companies.
• Manage the outsourced transcription company.
• Create documentation education classes to general surgery residents, increasing the leveling of reporting which lead to increase revenues.
• Adhere to regulations with CPT-4, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS coding with medical terminology and effort meet all audit requirements.
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