Services That Usually Require Preauthorization or Precertification Include

question 25

Multiple Choice

Services that usually require preauthorization or precertification include:

• A) laboratory tests.
• B) emergency room services.
• C) routine "wellness" examinations.
• D) inpatient hospitalization.

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Definitions:

Cellular Damage

Harm to cells resulting from injury, infection, exposure to toxins, or aging, impairing cell function.

Telomere Theory

A theory in aging that suggests the length of telomeres, protective caps at the end of chromosomes, is connected to cellular aging and lifespan.

Longevity

The duration of an individual's life, often discussed in the context of factors that contribute to living a long and healthy life.

Programmed Theories

Theories suggesting that aging is the result of genetics and biological processes programmed into the body.