Because insurance companies need birthdates to identify members, what happens if the patient refuses to disclose this information?
What will be an ideal response?
The patient may have to forego insurance coverage and pay the funds themselves.
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Which type of medical staff member coordinates patient care under the supervision of a medical or osteopathic doctor, and can prescribe medications, although with restrictions on prescribing controlled substances?
A) Nurse practitioner B) Physician assistant C) Licensed practical nurse D) Registered nurse
Both ICD-9-CM and CPT contains codes for all possible conditions or procedures pertaining to patient care.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
If health care providers show up to work in shape:
A) they are less likely to get hurt. B) their patient care will be better. C) they will be able to tolerate higher call volumes. D) sleep deprivation will not affect them.
An insurance company pays a provider one flat fee to cover the entire course of treatment for an individual's condition. This is known as ________.
A. Survival care B. Managed care C. Episodic care D. Health care