Surgical Coordinator I- Orthopaedics
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, this role schedules all division surgeries and incidental testing, and authorizes all surgical cases for the department. The position ensures that all primary care referrals are handled according to practice and payer guidelines, and that referral and pre-authorization activities are undertaken to provide maximum patient and provider satisfaction and maximum reimbursement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Accurate data entry skills.
- PC proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with posting and/or authorizing.
- Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and preauthorization.
- Knowledge of IDX or similar computerized billing system.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- General understanding of back-office operations.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Schedules all division surgeries and incidental testing.
- Authorizes all surgical cases for the department.
- Ensures that all primary care referrals are handled according to practice and payer guidelines.
- Ensures that referral and pre-authorization activities are undertaken to provide maximum patient and provider satisfaction and maximum reimbursement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Total rewards package that supports employee's life, career and retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
