Before the 1970s, how did a physician's practice grow? What ...

[ts19998]

Before the 1970s, how did a physician's practice grow?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the following:
 
  a. The position whose duties include reading Explanation of Benefits documents from insurance carriers and posting payments or adjustments to the appropriate accounts
  b. The position that is responsible for registering and greeting patients
  c. The position that manages the coding of diagnoses, procedures, and services
  d. The position that contacts patients or insurance carriers to collect money owed to the medical facility
  e. The position that handles administrative duties and is responsible for making a physician office function smoothly
  f. The position that is responsible for answering questions or explaining such topics as privacy regulations and living wills to patients and their family members
  g. The position that obtains precertification and/or prior authorization of services
  h. The position that reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
  i. The position that submits insurance claims and enters patient data and charge information
  j. The position that analyzes patient accounts to discern whether or not a refund is required
 
  payment poster
  admitting clerk
  medical coder
  medical collector
  medical office assistant
  privacy compliance officer
  insurance verification representative
  registered health information technician
  medical biller
  refund specialist

[Gabe]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Physicians relied on advertising and referrals for additional business.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. payment poster/b. admitting clerk/c. medical coder/d. medical collector/e. medical office assistant/f. privacy compliance officer/g. insurance verification representative/h. registered health information technician/i. medical biller/j. refund specialist

[ts19998]

Great answer, keep it coming

[diana chang]

Excellent