Electronic Claims Are Submitted Directly to the Payer After Being

question 34

Multiple Choice

Electronic claims are submitted directly to the payer after being checked for accuracy by billing software or a health care clearinghouse, which results in a __________ claim that contains all required data elements needed to process and pay the claim.

• A) clean
• B) electronic
• C) submitted
• D) unassigned

Understand legal and ethical considerations in patient care, including the use of restraints and management of private information.

Understand the role and importance of ethical standards in organizational decision-making.

Identify the legal consequences of unethical communication in media.

Recognize the critiques and limitations of different ethical theories and codes in public relations.

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Definitions:

Prison Boom

The exponential increase in the prison population, particularly in the United States from the late 20th century, often attributed to policies of mass incarceration and disproportionately affecting minorities.

Crime Rates

Statistical measures of crime in a specified area over a set period, often used to identify trends, allocate resources, and develop policies.

Prison Population

Individuals who are incarcerated in a prison or jail, often discussed in terms of size, demographics, or changes over time.

Rising Crime Rate

An increase in the number of reported crimes within a specified area over a period of time.