Records administrator vs medical coder

Differences between records administrator and medical coder duties and responsibilities

Records administrator example responsibilities.

• Manage chart completion (ICD-9-CM and CPT coding/abstracting), chart assembly and analysis.
• Provide training records when request for FDA and HIPAA audits.
• Access client-driven SharePoint for data upload purposes.
• Insure facility meets regulatory requirements in accordance with HIPPA & PPACA
• Participate in the rollout of a large SharePoint records management initiative call RIMBA.
• Prepare court relate documents, motions, charge sheets, and subpoenas, and notarial actions as necessary.
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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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