Week 1-Healthcare fundamentals & specialties Flashcards
Physician who Specialize in treatment and diseases related to all internal orgrans
internists
Physician who diagnoses and treats diseased of the glands
endocrinologist
branch of medicine that uses Xrays & radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease
Radiology
ENT specialist aka
otorhinolaryngologist
Physician who specializes care for women
gynecologist
Specialist who specializes in dialysis care
nephrologist
Physician that uses modern medicine techniques and surgical procedures + manipulative therapy in treating patients
D.O. (doctor of osteopathy)
Most common form used to invoice insurance companies
CMS 1500
How long do you have to send claim forms to Medicare or Medicaid ?
12 months from DOS