Foot and ankle surgeon vs foot specialist

Differences between foot and ankle surgeon and foot specialist duties and responsibilities

Foot and ankle surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
• Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
• Obtain referrals for all HMO patients.
• Prepare fee slips with correct CPT and ICD-9 codes, and ready deposits for billing service.

Foot specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage clinic visit schedules, rehabilitation conferences, medical exams, trial appearances, depositions, etc.
• Demonstrate proper exercises for foot and ankle ailments.
• Provide billing, documentation for litigation, organize and maintain medical records in paper/ electronic form according to HIPAA regulations.
• Perform cervical and lumbar x-ray setup
• Input patient information electronically into office EHR system.
• Administer patient chiropractic therapy of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar stimulation as well as pressurized water therapy.
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