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WEEK THIRTEEN Flashcards

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1
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purchase requisitions

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formal request from staff for supplies/equipement

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purchase order

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form that authorizes a purchase

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most common scheduling

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computerized scheduling

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Applying the matrix

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  • block off times unavailable
  • appointments can be group by provider, appt types, or resources(surgery room/lab)
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stream scheduling (time specific scheduling)

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  • patients scheduled for specific times
  • at regular intervals
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wave scheduling

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  • flexibility for people who are late and/or require more or less time
  • three patients are scheduled at the same time at the top of the hour
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Modified Wave Scheduling

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two patients scheduled at the top of the hour and a 3rd scheduled 30 mins later

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Double booking scheduling

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  • two patients scheduled at the same time
  • work in patients with acute illness
  • creates delays for patients and providers
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cluster/categorized scheduling

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  • grouping patients with similar exam types, conditions, or treatments, within a certain time block during the day (ultrasounds)
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established patient

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person who has received professional services from a physician within a previous 3 years

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F/U duration

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  • follow up appt: 20-30 mins
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New patients will be required to fill out

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  • notice of privacy
  • medical history
  • HIPPA release forms
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NP duration

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new patient: 45- 1hr

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S/R duration

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suture removal: 10 - 20 min

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CPE duration

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Complete physical exam 30-60 mins

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CAN

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cancellation: 0 mins

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NS duration

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No show: 0 mins

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P & P

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Pelvic exam and Pap Smear: 15-30 mins

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Superbill or Encounter

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Created when the medical assistant and physician see the patient in person (billing purposes)

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comprehensive appt

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new or established patient for a specified complaint at highest coding level, multiple complaints, injuries, or worsening chronic conditions

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most common size of envelopes

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no. 10

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formal business stationary

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  • name and address
  • associates
  • phone and fax numbers
  • website info and e-mail
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most used outgoing mail

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first class

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most secure outgoing mail

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registered

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TDD

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Telecommunication device for the deaf

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5 C’s of effective communication

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  • completeness
  • consideration
  • conciseness
  • concreteness
  • clarity
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Five basic steps for filing

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  • conditioning
  • releasing
  • indexing & coding
  • sorting
  • filing
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electronic medical record

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digital charts to be used within a facility

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electronic health record

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includes EMR and other info used between facilities

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Personal health record

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  • access controlled solely by patient
29
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release of information form

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  • also known as HIPAA form
  • allows practice to share patient info
30
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consent to treat form

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  • gives the physician permission to treat a child
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meaningful use

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guidelines imposed by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) ACT in 2009
- improves quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce health disparities

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deductible

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patient must pay out of pocket before insurance begins paying

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coinsurance

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insurance company share the cost of service

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copayment

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amount paid at the time of service

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assignments of benefits

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form signed by the patient to allow the provider to be paid directly by the insurance company

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participating provider

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providers that agree to write off the difference between that amount charged and the allowed amount by the insurance company

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allowed amount

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the maximum amount the insurance company will pay for a service for product

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advanced beneficiary notice

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patient being responsible for payment because Medicare will not cover the service

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explanation of benefit

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statement from insurance company to patient outlining amounts billed

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preauthorization

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contacting the insurance plan to see if a procedure is a covered

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medicare

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cover patient 65 and older

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medicare part A

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hospitalization

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medicare part B

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routine medical office visits and outpatient services

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medicare part C

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optional additional coverage offered by private companies approved by Medicare

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medicare part D

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medications

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medicaid

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covers low income and mentally indigent

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tricare

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covers military personnel and dependants

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CHAMPVA

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covers spouse and dependent children of veterans who passed away

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Workers Compensation

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covers workers against lost wages due to accidents on the job

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Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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provides low-cost health coverage to children who’s in a household that earn too much money

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managed care health plans

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plans that provide healthcare for payments

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HMO

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  • contracts with providers and hospitals to provide preventative and acute care
  • requires referrals, PCP, preauthorization
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PPO

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  • no referrals needed
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fee- for-service

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amount charged for services is controlled by the insurance carrier

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pay-for-performance

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compensates providers only if certain measures are met for quality and efficiency

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capitation

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  • patients are assigned a per month payment based on age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history
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coordination of benefits

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  • prevents duplication of payment
  • primary insurance plan pays first
  • secondary plan pays the deductible and copayment after the processed their claim

Medical Assisting (11 decks)

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