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MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNOLOGIES 51.0707.00

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DISTINGUISH AMONG VARIOUS HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEMSMRT 1.0

  • 1.1

    Identify private healthcare facilities (i.e., hospitals, extended care facilities, long-term care services, etc.)MRT 1.1 

  • 1.2

    Identify government healthcare agencies (i.e., public health services, critical access hospitals, etc.)MRT 1.2 

  • 1.3

    Identify voluntary health agencies (i.e., American Heart Association, American Cancer society, National Lung Institute, nonprofit hospitals, visiting nurse associations, local service organizations, etc.)MRT 1.3 

  • 1.4

    Identify ambulatory care services (i.e., private medical practices, hospital-based ambulatory care services, outpatient surgical services, etc.)MRT 1.4 

  • 1.5

    Define subacute and acute careMRT 1.5 

USE MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AS APPLIED IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMSMRT 2.0

  • 2.1

    Use medical terminology as it relates to patient medical recordsMRT 2.1 

  • 2.2

    Explain the division of medical word partsMRT 2.2 

  • 2.3

    Identify medical word combining formsMRT 2.3 

  • 2.4

    Explain medical terminology prefixes and suffixesMRT 2.4 

DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF BODY SYSTEMS AND HUMAN ANATOMYMRT 3.0 

  • 3.1

    Identify body planes and directionsMRT 3.1 

  • 3.2

    Identify body cavities [e.g., dorsal cavities (cranial and spinal) and ventral cavities (thoracic, abdominal, pelvic)]MRT 3.2 

  • 3.3

    Identify body regions and quadrantsMRT 3.3 

  • 3.4

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the skeletal systemMRT 3.4 

  • 3.5

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the muscular systemMRT 3.5 

  • 3.6

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the digestive system MRT 3.6 

  • 3.7

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the circulatory systemMRT 3.7 

  • 3.8

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the respiratory systemMRT 3.8 

  • 3.9

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the central and peripheral nervous system MRT 3.9 

  • 3.10

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the urinary systemMRT 3.10 

  • 3.11

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the integumentary systemMRT 3.11 

  • 3.12

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the endocrine systemMRT 3.12 

  • 3.13

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the reproductive systemMRT 3.13 

  • 3.14

    Identify basic structure and describe the function of the lymphatic and immune systemMRT 3.14 

  • 3.15

    Describe the medical specialties associated with the body systems (e.g., Cardiologist, OB/GYN, Urologist, Pulmonologist, Dermatologist, Orthopedist, and Otolaryngology)MRT 3.15 

EXAMINE THE PROCESS OF MEDICAL CODINGMRT 4.0 

  • 4.1

    Interpret medical nomenclatures (vocabulary of medical and clinical terms) and classification systems when coding diseases and procedures [e.g., ICD-10-CM (diagnosis), ICD-10-PCS (facility procedure billing codes), CPT (professional procedure codes), and HCPCS (durable medical codes)]MRT 4.1 

  • 4.2

    Discuss the links between CPT codes and ICD-10-CM codes in relation to medical necessity for reimbursement for charges billedMRT 4.2 

  • 4.3

    Use source documents when coding diseases and operationsMRT 4.3 

  • 4.4

    Apply processes and procedures for coding diagnoses with accuracy and completenessMRT 4.4 

  • 4.5

    Describe the integration of paper records with electronic records through indexingMRT 4.5 

APPLY PAYER GUIDELINESMRT 5.0 

  • 5.1

    Explain the Medicare National Correct Coding InitiativeMRT 5.1 

  • 5.2

    Explain third-party payers [e.g., Medicare, Medicaid (AHCCCS), and commercial and private insurers]MRT 5.2 

  • 5.3

    Explain the difference among HMOs, PPOs EPOs IOSs, IPAs, and consumer directed plansMRT 5.3 

  • 5.4

    Explain the use of the master patient index to improve quality care, reduce costs, and increase efficiencyMRT 5.4 

  • 5.5

    Verify accurate collection of proper patient demographic and insurance informationMRT 5.5 

  • 5.6

    Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits, authorization, and referral (e.g., pre-authorization, pre-certification, and predetermination)MRT 5.6 

  • 5.7

    Interpret remittance advice to determine the financial responsibility of the patient and the insurance company and post payments MRT 5.7 

  • 5.8

    Identify accounts that are ready for final billing and how to obtain information for accounts that are not ready for billingMRT 5.8 

  • 5.9

    Interpret collection policies and laws for accounts that govern collection [e.g., Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)]MRT 5.9 

EXECUTE HEALTHCARE PRIVACY, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND LEGAL AND ETHICAL METHODS RELATED TO MEDICAL RECORDSMRT 6.0 

  • 6.1

    Explain HIPAA Privacy Rule standards to maintain compliance with the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) MRT 6.1 

  • 6.2

    Define the safeguards of the HIPAA Security RuleMRT 6.2 

  • 6.3

    Apply policies and procedures for use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA standardsMRT 6.3 

  • 6.4

    Identify appropriate release of patient-specific data to authorized users per HIPAA guidelinesMRT 6.4 

  • 6.5

    Describe how and when to de-identify Protected Health Information (PHI) as directed by HIPAA regulationsMRT 6.5 

  • 6.6

    Analyze the process for investigating audit complianceMRT 6.6 

  • 6.7

    Identify components used in internal audits of medical records (e.g., consent forms, Release of Information forms (ROI), and signature on file)MRT 6.7 

  • 6.8

    Evaluate methods to protect patients’ rights through legal, moral, and ethical measures (e.g., HIPAA, legal liability, and malpractice)MRT 6.8 

PERFORM SCHEDULING AND OTHER MEDICAL OFFICE FUNCTIONSMRT 7.0 

  • 7.1

    Obtain and verify patient information for scheduling registration and check-inMRT 7.1 

  • 7.2

    Schedule patient appointments (paper and electronic) and provide patients with complete appointment informationMRT 7.2 

  • 7.3

    Process and maintain security of mail, email, and faxesMRT 7.3 

  • 7.4

    Apply telephone etiquette to telephone callsMRT 7.4 

  • 7.5

    Obtain prior authorization and benefit information from insurance companiesMRT 7.5 

  • 7.6

    Process patient for checkout including any additional instructionsMRT 7.6 

  • 7.7

    Purge and back up patient paper and electronic recordsMRT 7.7 

MAINTAIN THE MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEMMRT 8.0 

  • 8.1

    Collect and input patient demographics (i.e., name, address, contact information, etc.)MRT 8.1 

  • 8.2

    Collect and input patient insurance, payment guarantor information, and necessary signed consent formsMRT 8.2 

  • 8.3

    Collect and input medical history (i.e., allergies, social history, family history, current medications, etc.)MRT 8.3 

  • 8.4

    Record provider services notes and instructions including patient communications regarding the instructionsMRT 8.4 

  • 8.5

    Record ordered tests and procedures and the resultsMRT 8.5 

  • 8.6

    Explain the purpose of superbills, charge tickets, and encounter formsMRT 8.6 

  • 8.7

    Explain the legalities of recording changes, additions, and deletions in the medical record MRT 8.7 

APPLY REVENUE MANAGEMENT TASKSMRT 9.0 

  • 9.1

    Explain key components in the healthcare revenue cycle (i.e., scheduling, patient registration and eligibility of insurance, upfront patient collections, medical billing and patient collections, etc.)MRT 9.1 

  • 9.2

    Explain the financial accounting processes (i.e., primary or secondary insurance to be billed, fees for returned checks, statements, cash-pay fee schedule, doctor’s fee schedule, interest or finance charges, etc.)MRT 9.2 

  • 9.3

    Explain resource allocation and data analytics when managing budgetsMRT 9.3 

  • 9.4

    Identify the benefits of revenue managementMRT 9.4 

UTILIZE MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNOLOGIES REPORTINGMRT 

  • 10.1

    Describe the basic need for statistical reports for clinical Quality Improvement (QI) measures including the clinical process and financial measuresMRT 10.1 

  • 10.2

    Compile medical care and census data for continuity of care records (e.g., statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, and use of hospital beds for clinical audits)MRT 10.2 

  • 10.3

    Define Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and outliers when classifying patients for purposes of paymentMRT 10.3 

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
Where can I read the official document?
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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