This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: As outlined in the Medicare Desk Reference for Physicians, the routine waiver of Medicare ... (Read 171 times)

jace

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 541
As outlined in the Medicare Desk Reference for Physicians, the routine waiver of Medicare deductibles and copayments is unlawful for the following reason:
 A) It results in false claims.
  B) It violates the anti-kickback statute.
  C) It results in excessive utilization of Medicare items and services.
  D) All of the above

Question 2

For many patients and staff members, discussing the subject of money owed is touchy and uncomfortable. Which of the following statements would not be considered a professional way to discuss collections?
 A) Co-payment is expected at the time of service or Your office visit will be approximately ______. For your convenience we accept cash, checks, and credit card.
  B) For the patient checking in at the front desk: You have not paid your prior balance. Your account will be sent to collections if not paid in full today.
  C) For patients checking out: Your charges for today's office visit are ______. Would you like to pay by cash, check, or credit card? or I see your deductible has been met and/or insurance pays 80. Your portion of the bill comes to _______. Would you like to pay by cash, check, or credit card?
  D) For a patient procedure: I have an estimate of your costs for your procedure scheduled next week. Co-payment is expected at the time of service. May I help in making payment arrangements?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

carolinefletcherr

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B




jace

  • Member
  • Posts: 541
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


abro1885

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library