Specialist/Technologist, Health Information Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246YC3301X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all hospital-based coding Specialists.
As of today, the following are the total number of Hospital-Based Coding Specialists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Hospital-Based Coding Specialists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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What do Hospital-Based Coding Specialists do?
Hospital-based coding specialists translate patient diagnoses and medical procedures into standardized codes, enabling accurate medical records, efficient billing, and proper insurance reimbursement for the healthcare facility.
They review patient charts to assign codes from systems like ICD-10 and CPT, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining patient privacy by handling sensitive health information securely.
Responsibilities
Code Assignment: The primary duty is to review patient records, including physician notes, lab results, and procedure details, and assign specific alphanumeric codes to reflect the diagnoses, treatments, and services provided.
Billing and Reimbursement: These codes are crucial for submitting claims to insurance companies and facilitating the payment process for the hospital.
Data Accuracy: Coders ensure that the coded data is accurate and up-to-date, which is essential for proper patient care and for the integrity of the hospital’s records.
Record Maintenance: They are responsible for maintaining and organizing medical records in a manner consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
Compliance and Privacy: Hospital-based coders must adhere to HIPAA regulations, which protect patient privacy and ensure the security of their sensitive information.
Statistical Analysis: The standardized codes generated are used to track disease patterns and gather data that contribute to health trends and the development of prevention plans.
Why the Role is Critical
Financial Health of Hospitals: Accurate coding ensures that hospitals receive payment for the services they provide, which is vital for their financial stability.
Accurate Patient Records: Well-coded records provide a clear and comprehensive health history for each patient, which can be crucial for future care.
Public Health Insights: The data collected through coding helps researchers and public health officials understand disease prevalence and develop strategies for improving health outcomes on a larger scale.
Specialty Specialist/Technologist, Health Information
Physician Office-Based Coding Specialists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246YC3302X
Physician Office-Based Coding Specialists analyze medical records to assign standardized alphanumeric codes for diagnoses and procedures, acting as a liaison between healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and proper record-keeping.
Their duties include reviewing patient documents, using specialized software to apply codes from the CPT and ICD-10 systems, and managing claims and patient accounts to ensure correct payment for services.
Registered Record Administrators
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 246YR1600X