When Medications Are Considered to Be Experimental, the Claim Should

question 41

Multiple Choice

When medications are considered to be experimental, the claim should be sent to the

• A) patient.
• B) insurance carrier with a copy of the medication container.
• C) insurance carrier with a copy of the invoice from the supply house.
• D) insurance carrier and directed to the appeals department.

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Definitions:

Base Period

A specific time period used as a benchmark for comparing economic data over time.

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, frequently used as an indicator of inflation.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of currency.

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, usually a year.