The Therapist Is Using an Oxygen Flowmeter to Deliver an 80:20

question 10

Multiple Choice

The therapist is using an oxygen flowmeter to deliver an 80:20 heliox mixture to a patient. The reading on the flowmeter is 10 L/minute. What is the actual flow received by the patient?

• A) 5.5 L/minute
• B) 10 L/minute
• C) 12.5 L/minute
• D) 18 L/minute

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Definitions:

Third-Party Reimbursement

A payment system where an outside entity (the third party), not the patient nor the healthcare provider, pays for healthcare services.

Claim Form

is a document filled out to request payment or compensation from insurance for healthcare services received.

Standard Claim Form

A predefined and universally accepted document used to file a claim with health insurance providers, detailing services rendered and corresponding costs.

CMS-1500

A standardized form used for submitting provider services for insurance billing in the United States.