Medical Records Specialists
Health Information Technician (Health Information Tech),
Medical Records Clerk,
Medical Records Coordinator,
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
What they do: Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
- DemandHigh
- state Avg. Salary $$$$$$49,650Download Career Flyer
What do they typically do on the job?
- Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
- Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.
- Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease processes.
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