Workflow

Capture insurance and procedure details on patient call; streamline prior-auth coordination for interventional pain clinics

Insurance verification and procedure-specific question capture happens on the first call. Photo ID and insurance cards uploaded to your portal. Your clinical staff review insurance information and coordinate prior authorization without chasing the patient for details.

How it pays back

Prior authorizations move faster

Your prior-auth team receives the insurance card, patient info, and procedure details on the first call. They're not chasing the patient for insurance info or calling you asking 'What did the patient say the diagnosis was?' Everything is captured and organized.

Insurance details stay in portal, not chart

Photo ID and insurance details are captured and stored in the MedReception portal, not written to the patient's EMR. Your front-desk staff access and verify in the portal. Your clinical team focuses on procedure planning, not manual data entry.

Denials and coverage issues caught early

Insurance eligibility is flagged on the call. If a patient's coverage doesn't include the procedure they're seeking, you know before they book the appointment, not after. Patient can be informed of out-of-pocket costs up front.

Multi-procedure patients don't repeat insurance Q&A

If a pain patient is considering both an injection and RFA, the AI captures both procedure details on one call. Your team reviews the insurance implications for both procedures together, not separately.

Insurance captured on first call

Member ID, group number, coverage details, and procedure notes all collected without patient follow-up

Prior-auth checklist auto-generated

Procedure type and insurer requirements mapped to your clinical team's authorization workflow

Insurance data stays in portal, not chart

Photo ID and insurance details accessible to your staff for verification but not written to the patient's EMR

Eligibility flags returned

Coverage gaps and prior-auth requirements identified before appointment booking

Frequently asked questions

Can the AI verify insurance eligibility in real-time?

If your insurance payer or clearinghouse API is connected, yes. The AI submits the patient's member ID and procedure code and returns coverage status. If not connected, the AI captures the insurance details and your staff verify eligibility through your normal process.

What happens if the patient's insurance doesn't cover the procedure they want?

Your clinical staff are notified immediately. You can contact the patient before the appointment to discuss coverage, out-of-pocket costs, or alternative procedures. This prevents surprise bills and cancellations.

Where are the patient's insurance card and ID stored?

They're uploaded to the MedReception portal and accessible only to your authorized staff. They are NOT written to or stored in the patient's EMR chart. Your team decides what insurance information belongs in the chart and enters it manually.

Can the system handle multiple insurance plans (e.g., primary and secondary)?

Yes. The AI captures primary and secondary insurance details on the call. Your staff verify both plans and coordinate prior auth as needed for each.

How does the system handle self-pay or uninsured patients?

The AI recognizes the patient as uninsured or self-pay and skips insurance questions. Payment expectations are noted. Your clinical staff can discuss financial arrangements before the appointment.

Does the system track prior authorizations that expire?

The prior-auth details are captured and logged in the call summary. Your clinical staff manage expiration timelines and re-authorization through your normal process. The AI surfaces the need to re-auth when the patient books a follow-up procedure.

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