Scheduling coordinator vs insurance coordinator

Differences between scheduling coordinator and insurance 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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Insurance coordinator example responsibilities.

• Verify patient dental insurance coverage and limitations with major private and business dental insurance providers as well as Medicaid and Medicare.
• File to record patient demographics in numerous EMR systems and paper charts if applicable.
• Prepare providers and staff for ICD-10 transition.
• Post and reconcile all daily insurance, patient payments and transactions within the EMR system.
• Experience in registration in healthcare, business office and physician billing, with reimbursement and collections.
• Process all Medicare claims, explaining HMO changes to patients in detail and accurately documenting all benefits.
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