The Request for Approval for Payment from a Third-Party Payer

question 17

Multiple Choice

The request for approval for payment from a third-party payer prior to a procedure is the ____.

• A) coinsurance
• B) elective procedure
• C) preauthorization
• D) predetermination
• E) explanation of payment

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