Vocab

Question 1

define AUDIT TRAIL

Answer 1

record of transaction that identifies by what person(s) and at what time & day an electronic record was accessed to maintain accountability for security of info as it is accessed

Question 2

define CHARGE SLIPS

Answer 2

list procedures done to pt w/respective codes for billing; aka encoutner forms

Question 3

define ENCOUNTER FORMS

Answer 3

records designating services/procedures performed and level of acuity they should be billed; aka superbills

Question 4

define FLEX TIME

Answer 4

practice of permitting work hours within range of time

Question 5

define MATRIX

Answer 5

format for establishing time schedule for appts

Question 6

define OBLITERATED

Answer 6

blot out, leave no trace, destroy

Question 7

define NO SHOW

Answer 7

pt fails to present for exam w/o prior notice

Question 8

define REAL-TIME ADJUDICATION (RTA)

Answer 8

immediate & complete adjudication of health care claim upon receipt by payer from provider

Question 9

define ADJUDICATION

Answer 9

claim settlement; final determination of issues involving settlement of insurance claim

Question 10

define REFERRAL

Answer 10

sending pt to provider of different specialty

Question 11

define UNSTRUCTURED

Answer 11

w/o specific arrangement

Question 12

define UTILIZATION

Answer 12

to use