Excessive Billing Can Take Several Forms

question 3

Multiple Choice

Excessive billing can take several forms. What are retainers?

• A)Patients paying directly for services such as calls, refills, and conferences that Medicare considers covered.
• B)Contracts for services that exceed Medicare limits.
• C)Up-front fees for services covered by Medicare supplemental policies.
• D)Patients giving up the right to question fees.

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Definitions:

Fibrinogen

A blood plasma protein that's converted into fibrin in the blood clotting process.

Fibrin

A fibrous, non-globular protein involved in the clotting of blood.

Coagulation

Coagulation is the process of blood clotting, which prevents excessive bleeding when vessels are damaged.

Globulins

A group of proteins in blood serum that play roles in immune response, blood clotting, and other functions.