Which of the Following Criteria Is Used to Determine Medical

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria is used to determine medical necessity?

• A) Costly treatment is provided when compared with alternative methods.
• B) Least expensive service is provided to patient, regardless of outcome.
• C) Procedure or service is performed to treat a health care condition.
• D) Treatment has a 50 percent chance of being effective for health outcome.

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Definitions:

Blood Glucose

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, critical for maintaining energy levels and metabolic functions in the body.

Hunger Stimulated

Refers to the condition of being prompted or induced to eat due to physiological cues of hunger.

Species-specific Behaviors

Behaviors that are unique to a particular species, often instinctual, and serve to enhance survival and reproductive success.

Eye Blink

A rapid closing and opening of the eyelid, which is an automatic response to protect the eye from threats or to moisten it.