Surgical Pre-Auth Specialist

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Auth Advocate to manage pre-authorizations and pre-determinations for surgical procedures across our Tampa locations. You will coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and payors to secure timely approvals.

The role requires 3–5 years in a medical office with prior authorization experience, solid CPT/ICD-10 knowledge, and comfort communicating with insurance companies.

Qualifications

• Three to five years in a medical office with authorization experience.
• Experience with pre-determinations for surgical or high-end procedures.
• Familiar with CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Experience with insurance payors and submitting authorization requests.

Responsibilities

• Obtain surgical pre-authorizations and/or pre-determinations for procedures.
• Coordinate with surgeons and payors to secure timely approvals.
• Support assigned locations with accurate documentation and follow-up.

Skills

Medical terminology

Prior authorization

CPT/ICD-10 knowledge

Insurance payor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Auth Advocate to manage pre-authorizations and pre-determinations for surgical procedures across our Tampa locations. You will coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and payors to secure timely approvals.

The role requires 3–5 years in a medical office with prior authorization experience, solid CPT/ICD-10 knowledge, and comfort communicating with insurance companies.