This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: BCBS has a mandatory second surgical opinion (SSO) requirement necessary when a patient is ... (Read 239 times)

Diane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
on: Jun 27, 2018
BCBS has a mandatory second surgical opinion (SSO) requirement necessary when a patient is considering elective, nonemergency surgical care. The initial surgical recommendation must be made by a physician qualified to perform the anticipated surgery. If a second surgical opinion is not obtained prior to surgery, the patient's out-of-pocket expenses may be __________.
 a. eliminated
  b. increased
  c. reduced
  d. waived

Question 2

The BCBS PPO plan is sometimes described as a subscriber-driven program, and BCBS substitutes the term subscriber or __________ for policyholder.
 a. member
  b. patient
  c. payer
  d. provider


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

thall411

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


Diane

  • Member
  • Posts: 576
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

DylanD1323

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Measuring Patient Height Measuring Patient Height
Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is characterized by a chronic deterioration of the liver, replacing healthy cel Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is characterized by a chronic deterioration of the liver, replacing healthy cel
Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department. A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: ulnar deviation. ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: ulnar deviation.
Video: Stomach peristalsis & Enterogastric reflex

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library