Which of the Following Information Should the Medical Assistant Have

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information should the medical assistant have on hand before scheduling a diagnostic test for a patient?

• A) The patient's name and telephone number
• B) The patient's insurance information
• C) The type of procedure being performed
• D) The patient's diagnosis or the reason the procedure is being performed
• E) All of the above

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