Their role is more on the backend, emphasizing informatics and Information Technology (IT). Health Information Management professionals (sometimes referred to as Health Information Technology – HIT) are responsible for maintaining, analyzing, and optimizing these systems.
They communicate with healthcare staff, insurance companies, and patients to best represent services provided (coding) and secure payment for those services (billers). Those who work in medical billing and coding, who may be referred to as medical records specialists, play a key role in the healthcare revenue cycle, ensuring Electronic Medical Records (EMR) are assembled accurately and entered into health information systems properly. There are a few primary differences between medical billing and coding and health information management.
