If a claim is denied as a noncovered service, the medical office specialist should:
bill the patient.
write off the entire amount.
negotiate with the patient for partial payment.
file an appeal with the insurance carrier.
Question 2
Certain organ transplants are covered under Part A as long as:
a second opinion has been obtained prior to the surgery.
services are performed in a hospital that is an approved Medicare provider.
the patient has not exceeded his or her Part A benefit limit.
an in-home caregiver will be available to care for the patient after surgery.
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
A typical office layout.
Using alert labels enables the medical staff to quickly identify important information such as ...
Instructions for Completing the CMS-1500 (02/12) Claim Form Continued
A medical assistant assists with minor surgery performed in the medical office.
Massage is used as a complement to standard medical treatment in hospitals and skilled nursing ...