Surgeon vs foot and ankle surgeon

Differences between surgeon and foot and ankle surgeon duties and responsibilities

Surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage insurance authorization and hospital bookings for surgery.
• Assist senior staff in dental treatment of several complex procedures including dental treatment of medically compromise patients.
• Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
• Observe fracture plating, skin grafting, wind cleaning, amputation, and other Orthopaedic surgeries.

Foot and ankle surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
• Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
• Obtain referrals for all HMO patients.
• Prepare fee slips with correct CPT and ICD-9 codes, and ready deposits for billing service.