How should the medical office manager's conversation about medical fees differ when speaking with a patient undergoing a noncovered elective procedure and another who is undergoing a covered procedure?
What will be an ideal response?
With a patient undergoing a noncovered elective procedure, the medical office manager must discuss with the patient the payment of the full amount. With a covered procedure, the conversation will be about the patient's financial portion of the bill and any necessary insurance forms or paperwork, including referrals or preauthorizations that may needed.
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