Scanning technician vs medical records clerk

Differences between scanning technician and medical records clerk duties and responsibilities

Scanning technician example responsibilities.

• Manage medical treatment authorizations and durable medical equipment (DME) requests and verify medical eligibility for all patients requesting treatment.
• Keep in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Record daily QA data for QC efficiency.
• Help develop the company's QA protocol.
• Create ECG reports accordance with clinic specific instructions.
• Put in overtime if need for Ekgs also.
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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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