Managing medical records
Involves ordering papers in a filling structure and placing the documents in specific groups.
Sorting
This scheduling allows 3 patients to be schedules at the same time, in the order in which they arrive.
Wave Scheduling
These codes are a replacement for the ICD-9-CM, Volume 3.
ICD-10-Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
Specific amounts of money a patients must pay out of pocket before the insurance carrier begins paying for services?
Deductibles
An amount owed
Debit
Marking the form to be filed with a mark of designated preference.
Releasing
This scheduling allocates two patients to arrive at a specific time and the third to arrive approximately 30 minutes later.
Modified wave scheduling
These codes and modifiers are used to document procedures and technical services based on services by providers in outpatient settings.
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Codes
A specified sum of money based on the patients insurance policy benefits due at the time of service.
Copay
Converts a message to a code.
Encodes
Files are arranged by last name, first name, and middle initial.
Alphabetic filing
When two patients are scheduled at the same time to see the same provider.
Double Booking
These codes are similar to CPT codes and are updated every year.
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
An amount a policy holder is financially responsible for according to their insurance policies provisions.
Coinsurance
Appointment that an individual fails to keep without giving notice.
No-show
This method typically combined with color coding and used for larger health centers or hospitals.
Numeric filing
In this method, one patient arriving late does not effect the providers schedule.
Wave scheduling
These codes were implemented on October 1, 2015, after unexpected delays by congress.
ICD-10-CM
Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
Directing a Patient to a specialist.
Referral
Arranged so that the most recent item is on top and older items are filled further back.
Reverse Chronological Order
This method created delays in the providers schedule throughout the rest of the day.
Double Booking
These codes are usually used for Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans.
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
An explanation of benefits sent to the provider from the insurance carrier.
Remittance Advice (RA)
An outline used to make new pages with a similar design, pattern, or style.
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