Orthopedic cast specialist vs referral coordinator

Differences between orthopedic cast specialist and referral coordinator 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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Referral coordinator example responsibilities.

• Establish rapport with all PCP offices, hospital personnel, and manage care representatives.
• Ensure CPT and ICD-9 coding are accurate and complete according to AMA's guidelines and for third party intermediaries.
• Contact medical insurance companies and provide ICD-9 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes for patient's illness, condition or injury.
• Apply ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes to complete referral requests online or via fax.
• Conduct the entire office's EHR process and create a system to track old and new patient's records.
• Incorporate core organizational values of quality, respect, integrity, partnership, and compassion in all activities and decisions.
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