Rater vs medical billing and coding externship

Differences between rater and medical billing and coding externship duties and responsibilities

Rater example responsibilities.

• Create and manage a file documentation checklist for all UW's and UT's.
• Assess and score the written portion of the TOEFL Jr. exam
• Train and process some DMV tasks to help out the team with the back log.
• Review TOEFL speaking samples and assign the appropriate scores.
• Research and gather information for underwriter (s) and CST.
• Score students' essays and help place them in the appropriate ESL course.
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Medical billing and coding externship example responsibilities.

• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding/abstracting), chart assembly and analysis, patient admission and patient information privacy/security.
• Verify correct ICD-10 and CPT codes for a variety of specialties.
• Review physicians' appointment notes to determine appropriate ICD-9 and HCPCS code for the medical service render.
• Identify and code the principal diagnosis and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 codes to each patient's medical records
• Perform billing and collection procedures, utilize CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding, insurance claim preparation, processing and follow-ups.
• Resolve and research of insurance denials, rejections, providing correction of claims, involving CPT and HCPCS codes.
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