Scheduling coordinator vs appointment coordinator

Differences between scheduling coordinator and appointment coordinator duties and responsibilities

Scheduling coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records entering data with CPT and ICD-9 codes preserving an environment of thoroughness and accuracy.
• Manage payment postings, verify insurance coverage prior to patient appointments and advise patients of insurance referrals or authorizations require.
• Manage inpatient transfers to rehabilitation and medical facilities, along with preparing and monitoring outpatient billings insurance verification and referrals.
• Perform patient registration, insurance verification, and assist patients with scheduling radiology and chemotherapy appointments in a demanding environment.
• Enter all patient information in EMR system, scan all of patients medical record into EMR system and classify by sections.
• Check patient insurance coverage, determines if referral or authorization for surgery is needed.
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Appointment coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage check-in and registration process for all appointments including physician appointments and medical imaging.
• Schedule re-check appointment and MRI appointments.
• Make sure all HIPAA laws are adhere to.
• Schedule new patient, re-check and MRI counseling appointments.
• Access EMR to respond to clinic/patient request for medical information.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information per HIPAA guidelines.
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