When a Third-Party Payer Identifies an Error on the Claim

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a third-party payer identifies an error on the claim form,the claim is:

• A) rejected with a request to resubmit the form with corrections
• B) rejected and barred from resubmission
• C) paid,with a penalty fee subtracted for the error
• D) held indefinitely until the medical office calls to inquire about its status

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory and therapeutic approach that emphasizes the exploration of unconscious desires and conflicts as they manifest in behavior.

Uninvolved

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from their life.

Parents

The guardians responsible for raising and nurturing a child, which can include biological, adoptive, step, or foster parents.

Homogenous

Characterized by similarity or uniformity in structure, composition, or nature.