Medical records director vs medical records clerk

Differences between medical records director and medical records clerk duties and responsibilities

Medical records director example responsibilities.

• Achieve this goal by providing clear policies/justification for initiatives which impact designated FTE's.
• Educate physicians and entire hospital staff on ICD-10.
• Prepare all insurance claims including CPT and ICD coding.
• Review all records to assure ICD-9-CM coding is completed.
• Maintain and monitor ICD-9-CM coding data accuracy submit to UIS.
• Transmit MDS's to the state website as required per protocol.
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Medical records clerk example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Manage front office check-in, insurance verification and certifications from doctors.
• Accept and process healthcare claims and confidential medical records; verify patient eligibility and manage the Medicare and Medicaid billing process.
• Perform infant labs and update the system with results, triage incoming patients, perform necessary resuscitation to baby and mom.
• Provide information to medical facilities and patients when necessary and respond to subpoenas and other general release of patient information.
• Experience in CPT and ICD-10 coding.
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