HIT Medical Records Achievement

In large health care systems medical records specialist maintain all the data of their healthcare facility. Medical Records Specialists work with paper records, electronic medical records (EMR) and other electronic systems with responsibility for checking data for accuracy and translating it into codes. This career filters information, using only what is required, and directing the data to correct channels for processing. Medical coders and billers are focused on billing; a medical records specialist is responsible for maintaining other details of a patient’s medical records and may also do coding and billing.

CIP Code: 51.0707

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills in communication to work with patients, staff and insurance representatives.
2. Maintain patient privacy in medical history, test results, treatments provided and other information according to HIPAA.
3. Appy various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement.
4. Organize and manage health information data.
5. Ensure quality, accuracy and security of systems.