Orthopedic cast specialist vs patient care representative

Differences between orthopedic cast specialist and patient care representative 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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Patient care representative example responsibilities.

• Manage cash and co-payments accurately and discharge patients providing them with proper medical notes and information before exiting.
• Verify insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, register patients, and code proper ICD-9 and CPT codes on encounters.
• Utilize medical terminology, CPT, HCPC and ICD-9 and patient information into new authorizations.
• Interview patients to gather information pertinent to their Medicaid application.
• Screen, identify, and enter ICD-9 coding from treatment record forms.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA rules.
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