Document information PP2 3.02 Understand Health Informatics

Health Informatics Professionals treat technology as a tool that helps pts and HCP. 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Informatics Document information Complete and process insurance forms Communicate information Use technology Schedule appointments Maintain accounting records Complete medical records forms 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Informatics Career Responsibilities Document information Obtain and record patient information Ex: Admissions clerk Obtaining patient information was discussed in the diagnostic and therapeutic services objective. In health informatics, this person might the admissions clerk. 3.02 Understand health informatics

Medical Transcriptionist transcribes health info. dictated by Drs. and other HCP into the pt’s medical record Requires knowledge of medical transcription practices and legal guidelines 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Informatics Requires: knowledge of MT Review knowledge understanding of A&P and disease processes familiarity with pharmacology and laboratory tests 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Informatics Career responsibilities Proofread Transcribed Reports Evaluate punctuation& spelling use spell check Watch for sound alike words Ex: hear/here; sight/site Evaluate possible keying errors. Pay particular attention to numbers. Use the print layout view to evaluate the entire page of your document. 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Insurance Specialist completes and processes insurance forms Reviews charges Codes diagnoses and procedures Posts charges and payments to pts account 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Insurance Claim Form CMS-1500 Standard claims form used to request reimbursement for healthcare services. a third-party payer (insurance company) or government program (Medicare/Medicaid) 3.02 Understand health informatics

CMS-1500 Health Insurance Claim Form

Health Informatics Career Responsibilities Follow legal guidelines for documents Maintain confidentiality of pt info. Ethical claims posted for insurance reimbursement 3.02 Understand health informatics