Which of the Following Cost Drivers Would Best Be Associated

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cost drivers would best be associated with the activity of physician time in a medical clinic?

• A) Number of new patient visits.
• B) Number of continuing patient visits.
• C) Physician minutes with a patient.
• D) Number of line items on the clinic's bill.
• E) The number of accreditations held by the clinic.

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Definitions:

Endoscopic Procedure

A minimally invasive medical procedure using an endoscope to examine the interior of a bodily organ or space.

Arthroscopy

A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope.

Visual Inspection

The process of examining objects, components, or materials with the eye, to detect flaws or imperfections.

Joint

A structure in the body where two or more bones are connected, facilitating movement and providing mechanical support.