Surgical coordinator vs registration coordinator

Differences between surgical coordinator and registration 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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Registration coordinator example responsibilities.

• Complete follow up calls to patients about their office visits and schedule surgery dates and times.
• Provide Commercial/private health plans, Medicare and Medicaid metrics and data collection.
• Call each patient day before surgery or procedure and give them their Pre-Op instructions and arrival time.
• Complete Medicaid application for clients without insurance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, insurance companies, case management and all hospital departments.
• Provide follow-ups when necessary for patients regarding their insurance coverage status as it relates to clinical visits and/or medication prescriptions.
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