Patient information coordinator vs information coordinator

Differences between patient information coordinator and information coordinator duties and responsibilities

Patient information coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage and track various holds on inventory: ship on quarantine; FDA hold; and quality hold.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility, and perform medical coding under ICD-9 and CPT code formats.
• Obtain and update demographic, emergency contact and insurance information, including referrals/authorizations on all patients as needed.
• Schedule radiology procedures using IMAGECAST.
• Enter ICD-9 and CPT-code information for billing purposes.
• Verify medical claims are appropriately code utilizing ICD-9 coding and make corrections, as necessary.
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Information coordinator example responsibilities.

• Achieve this goal by providing clear policies/justification for initiatives which impact designated FTE's.
• Arrange and complete ICD 9 and CPT coding for routine surgery procedures.
• Create and proofread certificates of recognition, in memoriams, action requests and transfer memos.
• Analyze requests to adhere to guidelines for proper authorization set forth under HIPPA and Iowa law.
• Maintain and set forth standards for this facility in respect to charting and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Proofread physician correspondence for spelling, grammar, and layout, making appropriate changes to ensure accuracy and clarity.
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