How will posting an amount applied to a deductible affect the balance due on a patient account?
What will be an ideal response?
It will not change the balance due for those charges to which a deductible was applied. This is because the patient (or certain secondary plans) will pay for these amounts out-of-pocket. The deductible is the cost-share portion that must be met before the health plan begins to pay benefits.
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What risks are associated with violating HIPAA?
a. Losing your job b. Losing your job and being sued c. Losing your job and being exposed to peers d. Losing your job and being quoted in the media
An insurance company requires a review of information for continued services while a patient is an inpatient in a hospital. This is an example of _________ review.?
A) Concurrent B) Prospective C) Retrospective D) Continuity
An appropriate consequence for breaching a policy may be:
a. Verbal warning. b. Written warning. c. Additional training/education. d. Any of the above.
Research has shown that the general guideline for establishing the frequency of practice sessions is that ________ or ________ sessions are preferable.
What will be an ideal response?