Block 33 of the CMS-1500 Claim Requires Entry of the Name

question 23

Multiple Choice

Block 33 of the CMS-1500 claim requires entry of the name, address, and telephone number of the billing entity, which is the __________.

• A) last name of the provider who applied for an EIN
• B) legal business name of the practice
• C) name of the provider who started the practice
• D) provider who treats the most patients

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Definitions:

Digitalis

A family of drugs derived from the foxglove plant, used to treat heart conditions by increasing the efficiency of the heart and its rate.

Pulse Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, which is a vital sign indicating overall heart health and fitness levels.

Apical

Pertaining to the tip or summit of a structure, such as the apex of the heart.

Vital Signs

The critical measurement of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.