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Health Information Management Analysis Technician Job Description Form

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS TECHNICIAN

DEFINITION

This position entails the analysis of medical records for completion upon discharge, and

reanalysis following completion by the Medical Staff, and other licensed practitioner who

are authorized to document in the medical records in compliance with hospital, regulatory

and accrediting guidelines.

Work involves the analysis and final processing of all incomplete and delinquent medical

records distributed or assigned by the HIM Lead Analysis Technician.

Work is

performed under the supervision of the Health Information Management Supervisor, but

the individual is expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

Analyzes all discharges for compliance with documentation standards, completeness and

accuracy in accordance with departmental, hospital, and federal regulatory and

accrediting guidelines.

Records deficiencies on the computer for tracking and reporting purposes.

Removes deficiencies from the computer upon completion of the medical records.

Completes all task assigned by the HIM Lead Analysis Technician.

Prepares and distributes notification of incomplete and delinquent medical records.

Prepares and submits the listing of incomplete and delinquent medical records to the

Health Information Management Supervisor.

Conducts performance improvement audits on discharges as directed by the Supervisor

Assists in retrieving charts for physician completion.

Maintains hospital requirements, policies and standards of confidentiality

Forwards incomplete, uncoded records to coders for completion of coding process

Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.

Performs other related work as required.

FACTOR 1-KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of Health Information Management Principles and Practices and the ability to

apply such knowledge to the analysis process.

Knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA, and Medical Staff Bylaws regarding chart completion

and documentation standards.

Health Information Management Analysis Technician Job Description Form