When Scheduling a Patient for an Outpatient Surgical Procedure, the Medical

question 65

Multiple Choice

When scheduling a patient for an outpatient surgical procedure, the medical assistant should _______ before choosing the facility or surgeon.

• A) talk with the patient to find convenient appointment times
• B) ask the patient if she would rather schedule the appointment herself
• C) ask the patient to verify the exact procedure to be performed
• D) determine the day and time the procedure must be done
• E) check with the patient's insurance company to verify coverage

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