How do they match: Medical Records Specialists

  • Registered Health Information Technician
  • Health Information Management Hospital Coder
  • Health Information Management Inpatient Coding Auditor
  • Health Information Management Technician
  • Health Information Systems Tech
  • Health Information Systems Technician

  • 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.

  • Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease processes.
  • Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.
  • Maintain or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.
  • Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations.
  • Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.

  • Classify materials according to standard systems.
  • Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.