To obtain a referral authorization from a managed care company, the medical assistant must first ________.
A. call the patient's primary care provider's office, and ask for the person in charge of referrals
B. obtain an authorization number from the insurance provider
C. submit a CMS-1500 form to the insurance provider
D. document the phone call
Answer: A
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