The Request for Approval for Payment from a Third-Party Payer

question 17

Multiple Choice

The request for approval for payment from a third-party payer prior to a procedure is the ____.

• A) coinsurance
• B) elective procedure
• C) preauthorization
• D) predetermination
• E) explanation of payment

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Definitions:

Probability Density Function

A function that describes the relative likelihood for a continuous random variable to take on a given value.

Smooth Curve

A continuous, gently bending line without sharp angles or disruptions, often used in graphing data or in mathematical functions.

Total Area

The sum of all the specific areas within a boundary, often referring to the total surface area covered by a two-dimensional shape or land parcel.

Poisson Distribution

A probability distribution that measures the probability of a given number of events happening in a fixed interval of time or space.