Records custodian vs reimbursement specialist

Differences between records custodian and reimbursement specialist 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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Reimbursement specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage the EDI clearinghouse rejections.
• Process department payroll, order supplies, and manage petty-cash funds.
• Manage use of various systems, such as MEDITECH, Cerner, WebNow, and yield-base follow-up tool.
• Manage cases by aggressively directing the litigation process.
• Negotiate fee structure for manage care contracts on acute and rehabilitation facilities.
• Research medical coding ICD-9, ICD-10, HCPCS and CPT-4 to let client know the outcome of medical claim.
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