You are a new manager for an ambulatory surgical facility. Part of your job is to develop and maintain budgets for expenses. Medical and surgical supplies, drugs, laundry, and food are considered what type of expense?
a. fixed costs c. direct expenses
b. variable costs d. indirect expenses
B
Variable costs tend to fluctuate depending on the volume, census, or types of care required. Medical and surgical supplies, laundry, and food costs often increase with volume. Direct expenses are those expenses that can be directly associated with patient care. Indirect expenses are expenses not directly associated with patient care.
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