Ch. 5 - Textbook Questions

Question 1

Which of the following does financing of dental treatment involve?

a) Private sector
b) Dental practitioner
c) Public sector
d) Both a and c

Answer 1

D) BOTH A AND C

Question 2

What payment is based on an office visit and is always the same regardless of the services rendered?

a) Encounter
b) Fee-for-service plan
c) Capitation
d) Barter system

Answer 2

A) ENCOUNTER

Question 3

What term refers to a portion of the cost of each service that the patient pays–in other words, the part of the payment not covered by the 3rd party?

a) Insurance payment
b) Copayment
c) Deductible
d) Exchange

Answer 3

B) COPAYMENT

Question 4

What is defined as the number given to a specific procedure as designated in the Codes on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature published by ADA?

a) Premium number
b) Procedure number
c) Contract number
d) Benefit number

Answer 4

B) PROCEDURE NUMBER

Question 5

What form is sent to the patient and provider explaining the payment or denial for procedures rendered?

a) Explanation of benefits
b) Managed care
c) Exclusive provider arrangement
d) Dental claim

Answer 5

A) EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS