Orthopedic surgeon vs podiatric surgeon

Differences between orthopedic surgeon and podiatric surgeon duties and responsibilities

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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Podiatric surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
• Plan, administer and record progress of prescribe courses of treatment of the foot, ankle and relate structures.
• Focus practice primarily in the areas of foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine and diabetes management.
• Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
• Collect R/R, IME and QME as they come in thru the billing department without having the case settle.