The abbreviation "AAC" stands for which of the following?

Average acquisition cost containment
Average acquisition cost
Actual acquisition cost
Average assessed cost


Actual acquisition cost

Rationale: The abbreviation "AAC" stands for actual acquisition cost. The pharmacy is reimbursed for what it actually paid for the medication after receiving discounts from either the manufacturer or wholesaler.

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Waiting periods are set times that must pass before a member's pre-existing condition will be covered

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When an objective, unbiased group of physicians reviews claims to determine what payment is adequate for the services provided, the process is called __________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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From the insurance carrier's perspective, if a service is NOT documented in the medical record, the:

patient should be contacted to confirm the service was rendered. medical office specialist should be contacted to modify the record. physician should verbally verify that the service was provided. service was not performed and cannot be billed.

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The ____ have walls that are one cell thick. 

A. arterioles B. veins C. venules D. capillaries

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