Surgical coordinator vs front desk coordinator

Differences between surgical coordinator and front desk coordinator duties and responsibilities

Surgical coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pre-op responsibilities, and generate all necessary paperwork.
• Input medical procedures and diagnosis using ICD-9 and CPT medical codes to generate claims for insurance and patient billing.
• Recommend optimization of patient flow for office visits and HIPAA policy enhancements.
• Coordinate meetings, schedule surgeries/procedures, verify insurance coverage, ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Provide patients and parents information; explanations of treatment plans, post-operative instructions and oral hygiene instructions.
• Promote to back office and surgical coordinator position which duties include scheduling patients with hospital for inpatient procedures.
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Front desk coordinator example responsibilities.

• File invoices, process payments, collect payments, manage all customer files, using QuickBooks.
• Manage check-in and registration process for all appointments including physician appointments and medical imaging.
• Manage patient data per HIPAA regulations for scheduling, registration, and verification of insurance eligibility.
• Enter patient demographics into computer utilize EMR system.
• Verify insurance coverage for require procedures and assist patients with alternative options for payments.
• Perform clerical/receptionist duties including greeting patients, check-in, and obtaining accurate insurance/demographic information for a gynecological office.
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