What is the downside to a retrospective review?

a. The patient has already had the procedure.
b. The physician has already been paid.
c. The patient and physician are not notified until after the procedure that the insurance will not cover said procedure.
d. The hospital uses the information to raise costs.


Answer: c

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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