When the medical assistant confirms with the insurance company that the patient has coverage for a procedure before scheduling, the process is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
precertification
When the medical assistant confirms with the insurance company that the patient has coverage for a procedure before scheduling, the process is called precertification.
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