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Interventional pain procedures require insurance verification before scheduling—automate it on the first call

Most interventional procedures need pre-authorization. Capturing insurance and prior auth status during the initial call prevents delays, rescheduling, and patient frustration. MedReception's AI gathers coverage details and flags gaps for your staff.

How it pays back

Pre-auth verified before the appointment is booked

Instead of discovering a pre-auth gap when the patient arrives, your staff knows about it within minutes of the call. Time to action before the procedure date.

Insurance data stays organized and accessible

Insurance details are captured in the MedReception portal alongside the appointment. Your front desk and billing staff can verify coverage, submit pre-auth, and communicate with the insurance company with all details at hand.

Fewer cancellations due to insurance

When pre-auth gaps are caught early, your staff can obtain authorization, contact the patient with clarity, and proceed on schedule. Patients appreciate the proactive communication.

Cleaner handoff to your billing team

Your billing staff receive a complete intake summary with insurance, prior auth status, and any gaps. No back-and-forth phone calls to retrieve information.

Structured intake

Insurance, prior auth, and imaging orders captured in one call

Portal-based record

Insurance data stored securely in MedReception for staff verification and action

Pre-auth flagged

Insurance requirements and gaps identified immediately, not discovered at the chair

EMR sync

Appointment and patient demographics (name, DOB, phone, address) written to EMR; insurance summary reviewed and filed by staff

Frequently asked questions

Does insurance information automatically populate the EMR?

No. Insurance details are captured during the call and stored securely in the MedReception portal. Your staff reviews the information, verifies coverage with the insurance company if needed, and then files it in the patient's chart according to your workflow.

What if the patient doesn't have their insurance card?

The AI asks for insurance company name and member ID from memory. If the patient can't provide either, your staff are prompted to call back or request a photo upload via the patient portal. A callback is scheduled.

Can the AI check real-time insurance eligibility?

MedReception does not perform real-time eligibility checks. Instead, the AI captures insurance details and prior auth questions, and your staff verify coverage using your existing methods (insurance company website, clearinghouse, or phone).

How are prior authorization requirements determined?

The AI asks whether the patient's insurance company has told them a pre-auth is required, or whether their referring provider mentioned it. This information is flagged in the intake summary for your team to verify with the insurance company.

What if the procedure requires imaging that insurance won't cover?

Insurance and imaging requirements are flagged in the intake summary. Your clinical staff and billing team review these together and communicate with the patient about any out-of-pocket costs before the appointment.

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Insurance Pre-Auth Capture During Pain Procedure Intake | Medreception AI