The Increased Demand for Medical Billers, Medical Office Assistants, and Medical

question 69

Multiple Choice

The increased demand for medical billers, medical office assistants, and medical coders can be attributed to:

• A) the growth of managed care.
• B) physician practices' having more responsibility for filing claims.
• C) the need for additional staff to file claims and work to obtain timely payment.
• D) all of the above.

Identify signs of a partially deflated cuff in patients with an endotracheal tube.

Apply appropriate intervention strategies to address redness and inflammation at a tracheostomy site.

Understand the considerations and calculations involved in making inventory purchasing decisions.

Comprehend the concept and calculation of service level in inventory management.

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output and include expenses such as indirect materials, supplies, and utilities used in manufacturing.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on efficient operations.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production or sales, such as utilities or hourly wages, that are not directly tied to a specific product.

Direct Labor-hours

Sum total of hours expended by workers directly active in the manufacturing domain.