Orthopedic cast specialist vs orthopedic surgeon

Differences between orthopedic cast specialist and orthopedic surgeon duties and responsibilities

Orthopedic cast specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage patient files by making new charts, keying all encounters through ICD-9 coding procedures and posting in patient database.
• Maintain patient medical record in EMR (Allscripts), casting and bracing as needed, prepare injections.
• Document clinical findings on the EMR.
• Code procedure using CPT coding and diagnosis with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
• Assist with in office injections including ultrasound guide injections and PRP.
• Instruct patient in care of and assist patient in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
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Orthopedic surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage insurance authorization and hospital bookings for surgery.
• Handle medical billing, medical transcription, and medical billing.
• Perform surgical procedures of the foot and ankle in both a hospital and surgery center setting.
• Provide conservative and surgical care of foot and ankle relate medical conditions for children and adults.
• Register and interview patients for purpose of compiling medical history and record keeping.
• Perform laparoscopic surgery on regular basis (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, gynecological surgery).
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