Records custodian vs medical coder

Differences between records custodian and medical coder duties and responsibilities

Records custodian example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance by researching changes in laws and formats.
• Gather patient records in response to subpoenas receive for client records.
• Retrieve requested patient information according to HIPPA guidelines through microfilm and HBOC system.
• Perform all duties as medical records clerk and prepare records for subpoenas and depositions.
• Copy and release all records to other facilities while following the policies of HIPPA.
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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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