Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why the Medical

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the medical office should retain all records for legal purposes?

• A)Identify how many no-shows a patient has  
• B)Determine how many canceled appointments a patient has  
• C)Verify a patient has been seen  
• D)Keep track of how many patients are seen for a specific condition

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet Approach

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Allowance Account

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Gross Accounts Receivable

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