Excessive Billing Can Take Several Forms

question 56

Multiple Choice

Excessive billing can take several forms. What are waivers?

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

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Definitions:

Psychological Abnormality

Behaviour, speech, or thought that impairs the ability of a person to function in a way generally expected of him or her, in the context in which the unusual functioning occurs.

Sociocultural Factors

Influences that arise from the societal and cultural contexts of people's lives affecting their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Bodily Fluids

Liquids produced by the body to carry out its functions, including blood, saliva, urine, and sweat.

Brain Dysfunction

Involves abnormalities in the structure or function of the brain, leading to various cognitive, emotional, or behavioral issues.