246Y00000X Health Information Specialist/Technologist
- Definition
- An individual with a high school diploma, on-the-job experience and coding education from seminars or college classes who passes a national certification examination in either inpatient and outpatient facility services coding, or physician services coding.
- Classification
- Specialist/Technologist, Health Information
- Section
- Individual
- Notes
- Source: American Health Information Management Association, Chicago, IL, 1996.
Specializations
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Hospital Based Coding Specialist
A medical professional who reviews and assigns codes to diagnoses and procedures for patients treated in hospitals. They ensure that hospital records are accurate and complete, helping with billing and insurance claims. Patients can expect this specialist to support hospital staff by making sure their medical information is recorded correctly for conditions like surgeries, infections, injuries, and other hospital-based care.
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Physician Office Based Coding Specialist
A medical professional who reviews and codes medical records for physician offices, ensuring that diagnoses, treatments, and procedures are accurately documented for billing and insurance purposes. They help make sure patients’ visits, tests, and treatments are recorded correctly so insurance claims are processed smoothly. Patients can expect this specialist to support clear communication between the doctor’s office and insurance companies, helping prevent billing errors and delays.
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Registered Record Administrator
A medical professional who manages and organizes patient health records to ensure they are accurate, complete, and confidential. Registered Record Administrators oversee the storage and retrieval of medical information, assist with medical billing and coding, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Patients can expect them to help maintain the privacy of their health information and support the smooth functioning of healthcare services by keeping records up to date and accessible to authorized staff.