Health Information Technician (Inpatient)

Brown County•3150 Gershwin Dr. Green Bay, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for applying appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for data retrieval and proper reimbursement, responsible for release of protected health information according to confidentiality laws, performs medical record scanning and filing, provides medical record support for Court proceedings, and keeps current with medical record best practices and law to assist in various medical record processes.

Requirements

Graduate of Health Information Technician course
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC certification
Medical record experience, with emphasis on Coding and Release of Information
Strong background in medical terminology
Computer data entry helpful
Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Assigns diagnostic and procedural codes according to current classification system, to include acute care settings and long-term care settings.
Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
Releases protected health information from medical records in a timely manner when proper authorization for release of information is received or without client authorization when statutory exceptions apply.
Handles requests for medical records from Quality Review Agencies.
Responds appropriately to requests for protected health information that do not have proper authorization.
Requests client information from other facilities when necessary with proper authorization for release of information and routes reports when received.
Documents all release of client information according to established standards.
Scans medical records into electronic health record following correct indexing.
Completes insurance forms when appropriate authorizations for release of information have been completed and submits records when requested for retro-authorizations.
Reviews medical records to ensure completeness before indexing and filing.
Routes client reports from other facilities to appropriate staff.
Prepares certified copy of medical records for court hearings and copies appropriate information.
Maintains the confidential nature of client and business information.
Completes appropriate in-services and continuing education.
Completes and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable requirements and policies.