Write the definition of "medical necessity" according to the American Medical Association
"Health care services or products that a prudent physician would provide to a patient for the purpose of preventing, diagnosing or treating an illness, injury, disease or its symptoms in a manner that is in accordance with generally accepted standards of medical practice; clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent, site and duration; not primarily for the convenience of the patient, physician or other healthcare provider."
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a. a sterile sponge b. soap and water c. lens paper d. none of the above
It is a violation of HIPAA to tell a friend specific details of a patient's condition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The global surgical period is determined by the:
patient's primary care physician. surgeon. patient. insurance carrier or other third-party payer.
Under the Civil Monetary Penalties Law (CMPL), physicians who pay or accept kickbacks face penalties of up to:
A) $50,000 per kickback plus three times the amount of the remuneration. B) $250,000 per kickback. C) $100,000 per kickback plus three times the amount of remuneration. D) $500 set fine plus up to 5 years in prison.