The part of a quality assurance program known as ________ ensures that that treatment plan and services are appropriate and cost-effective.  

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


utilization review  or  
UR
A utilization review is the part of quality assurance that ensures that the treatment plan and services provided are appropriate and cost-effective.

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A) In all newborns, the presence of thin, watery meconium staining requires aggressive suctioning with an endotracheal tube in place. B) Using a bulb syringe, first suction the nose, then the mouth. C) Vigorous newborns should not be suctioned unless there is meconium present. D). If the amniotic fluid is clear, no suction is required.

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Pregnancy is divided into trimesters, each lasting approximately ____ weeks.

A. 4 B. 13 C. 17 D. 20

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The SMI Trust Fund is for

a. Part A b. Part B c. Parts A and B d. Parts B and D

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One advantage of submitting claims electronically is ________.

A. it increases the time between submission and payment B. electronic claims cannot be rejected C. the practice can receive larger payments D. patients can submit their own claims easily E. electronic submissions are cost-efficient

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