Medicare regulations establish reimbursement for a laboratory test done at a community hospital at 62% of the prevailing charge. What exactly is meant by prevailing charge?
What will be an ideal response?
The average of charges by hospitals of similar size and area demographics
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a. Peristaltic. b. Unsynchronized. c. Propagating. d. Transverse.
The workers' compensation insurance carrier must pay for services if an independent review organization decides that the care was medically necessary
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Well-written, neatly prepared ________ is one of the most important means of communicating a professional image for the medical office.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
It is extremely important to have an up-to-date medical resource because ____ change(s) at such a rapid pace.
A. dental emergency classifications B. dental terminology C. common names used for medical conditions D. medications