When a patient is in a hospital for an extended length of stay, ...

[ETearle]

When a patient is in a hospital for an extended length of stay, the medical biller may bill on an interim basis. The interim bill would be for:
 
  a. all services through a specified date.
  b. supplies used thus far in the stay.
  c. room and board only.
  d. physician services only.

Question 2

Medical billers are often expected to ___________________ ___ the hospitalization to ensure insurance will pay for the stay.
 
  a. bill for
  b. predetermine
  c. preauthorize
  d. question

[bpool94]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c

[ETearle]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[olderstudent]

Great answer, keep it coming