Medical Records Specialists
- Health Science
Tasks
What tasks do Medical Records Specialists perform?
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.
Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.
Knowledge
What do Medical Records Specialists need to know?
This information is not currently provided.
Skills
What skills do Medical Records Specialists need?
This information is not currently provided.
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