________ Is the Processing of a Claim by the Health

question 27

Multiple Choice

________ is the processing of a claim by the health plan.

• A) Adjudication
• B) Explanation of benefits
• C) Administration of benefits
• D) Remittance advice
• E) Billing service

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates various bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Calcium Levels

The concentration of calcium ions in a particular system, important in biological contexts for bone formation and neuromuscular function.

Endocrine Gland

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct, affecting various bodily functions.

Parathyroid

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.