Coordinates all activities related to scheduling elective and urgent surgery in area hospitals and ambulatory facilities. Processes and monitors all referrals and authorizations for insurance carriers.

Schedules surgeries for patients and physicians. This includes but is not limited to, calling, faxing, contacting facilities, providing necessary scheduling information, ensuring special equipment, coordinating and confirming schedules.

Assures all necessary requirements for surgery are met, including patient's history, physical, and ancillary testing results to assure timely completion prior to procedure. Forwards to facility and/or physician as indicated.

Provides general information and education regarding pre and post-operative care with patient and/or family members. Assesses when further education is needed and refers back to the nurse as indicated. Redirects patients back to specialists/providers and facilities where appropriate.

Screens referrals and pre-certification requests for completeness, coverage, network affiliation and medical appropriateness.

Collaborates with the manager and/or insurance company to review referrals and/or pre-certification, policies, practice guidelines, denials, patient noncompliance, medical necessity, physician issues and other managed care issues as needed.

Directs surgeries to appropriate facility to allow for maximum reimbursement. Coordinates insurance issues with pre-registration and/or credit department when appropriate.

Acts as a liaison with physicians, patients, patient care staff, families, vendors/providers and insurers regarding referrals and preauthorizations.

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