Describe the disadvantages of using a clearinghouse for electronic claims submission.

What will be an ideal response?


-The provider does not have direct control of claims submission
-Patient medical records are not readily available to clearinghouse personnel
-Correcting errors may take more time, resulting in delayed reimbursement

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a. True b. False

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Which of the following legal concepts refers to the voluntary permission by a patient to allow touching, examination, and/or treatment by health care providers?

A) implied consent B) battery C) informed consent D) assault and battery

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When you are performing a scene assessment at an incident involving SIDS, you should focus your attention on all of the following, EXCEPT:

A. signs of illness, including medication, humidifiers, and thermometers. B. the general condition of the house. C. the site where the infant was discovered. D. the temperature of the room.

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____ are fast and accurate. They accelerate specimen processing and have proven to reduce laboratory errors caused by clerical errors.

A. Labcodes B. Manual requisition forms C. Barcodes D. AMA-approved requisition forms

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