Why should a medical office specialist be familiar with terms used in managed care contracts?
What will be an ideal response?
The medical office specialist (MOS) should be familiar with terms that are commonly used in managed care contracts; this enables the MOS to accurately submit insurance claims, obtain timely payment, and effectively discuss claims issues with patients and carriers.
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