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2. Health Informatics Career Responsibilities
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Obtain and record patient information
Transcribe health information
Complete and process insurance forms
Follow legal guidelines for documents
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3. Health Informatics Career Responsibilities
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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.
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4. Health Informatics Career Responsibilities
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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
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5. Health Informatics Career Responsibilities
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Requires:
knowledge of medical terminology
understanding of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
familiarity with pharmacology and laboratory tests
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6. Health Informatics Career Responsibilities
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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.
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7. Health Informatics Career Responsibilities
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Health Insurance Specialist completes and processes insurance forms
Reviews charges
Codes diagnoses and procedures
Posts charges and payments to patients account
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8. 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)
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9. CMS-1500 Health Insurance Claim Form

10. Health Informatics Career Responsibilities
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Follow legal guidelines for documents
Maintain confidentiality of patient information
Ethical claims posted for insurance reimbursement
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