What should the dental front office administrator do if payment for a claim is not received within 45 days of billing the insurance carrier?

What will be an ideal response?


The dental front office administrator should contact the carrier to determine the reason for the delay.

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Which of the following BEST describes preincident planning?

A) Preincident planning requires completion within the statutory four-year limit. B) Preincident planning provides information. C) Preincident planning's sole function is to anticipate potential problems . D) Preincident planning is part of the incident command system.

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What is a simple, relatively inexpensive alternative to fire-resistive glass?

A. Glass blocks B. Fire-rated walls C. Higher-rated doors and windows D. Automatic sprinklers discharging on glass surface

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Under an implied contract, patients have the ________ to follow any instructions given by the physician and to give all relevant information to the physician. 

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

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Gestational diabetes is caused by:

A) a decreased production of insulin secondary to excess estrogen levels. B) increased insulin production and decreased cellular sensitivity to insulin. C) decreased cellular utilization of insulin secondary to increased estrogen. D) ketones that are excreted in the urine during the course of the pregnancy.

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