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ETearle

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on: Jun 27, 2018
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


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bpool94

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


ETearle

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

jamesnevil303

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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