Which of the Following Steps Is Needed to Obtain Precertification

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps is needed to obtain precertification?

• A) Call provider services phone number on the back of the patient's health insurance ID card.
• B) Provide the insurance company with procedures/services requested and the diagnoses.
• C) Document the outcome of the call in the patient's health record.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Sales made on credit, where the payment from the customer is received at a later date.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its clients for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Merchandise

Goods that are bought, sold, and traded within a retail or wholesale business environment.

Accounts Receivable

Represents money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for, usually recoverable within a short period, like 30, 60, or 90 days.