If a carrier downcodes a claim and the provider maintains that the reported services were medically necessary, the medical office specialist should:
A) send a bill to the patient for the remaining balance.
B) write off the remaining balance.
C) file an appeal with the insurance carrier.
D) send a complaint to the state insurance commissioner.
C) file an appeal with the insurance carrier.
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a. Hypovolemia b. Transfusion reaction c. Side effects of the transfusion d. A myocardial infarction
Which of the following services are often offered through outpatient care facilities?
A) Laboratory testing B) Radiation services C) Physical therapy services D) Mammograms E) All of the above
Terminally ill patients can be referred to ________ ________ for compassionate, holistic case management
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
How many different body systems are included in the Imaging Section?
A. 15 B. 10 C. 24 D. 5