Document information 3.02 Understand Health Informatics

Health Informatics Career Responsibilities Document information Obtain and record patient information Transcribe health information Complete and process insurance forms Follow legal guidelines for documents 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Informatics Career Responsibilities Document information Obtain and record patient information 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

Health Informatics Career Responsibilities Document information The medical transcriptionist transcribes health information dictated by physicians and other healthcare professionals into the patient’s medical record Requires knowledge of medical transcription practices and legal guidelines 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Informatics Career Responsibilities Document information Requires: knowledge of medical terminology understanding of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes familiarity with pharmacology and laboratory tests 3.02 Understand health informatics

Health Informatics Career Responsibilities Document information Proofread Transcribed Reports Evaluate punctuation Evaluate spelling using 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 Informatics Career Responsibilities Document information Health Insurance Specialist completes and processes insurance forms Reviews charges Codes diagnoses and procedures Posts charges and payments to patients 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 Document information Follow legal guidelines for documents Maintain confidentiality of patient information Ethical claims posted for insurance reimbursement 3.02 Understand health informatics