Registration
In order to respect the patient's privacy and in order to keep the conversation confidential, the patient is pulled away from the lobby to discuss their information.
What is HIPAA
Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire determines if Medicare is primary payer for a patient's claim. This questionnaire is completed at every visit.
What is MSPQ
Only reason why a patient's name cannot be changed
What is pending images
Person under the age of 18 who has been granted legal independence from their parents or guardians, gaining many adult rights and responsibilities.
What is Emancipated Minor
What is MBI
Patient does not have insurance at the time of visit and income is over Federal poverty level. Patient then is referred to program.
What is MISP
When creating a guarantor and/or subscriber, this step can be used to ensure all demographics are matching.
What is "Pull Info"
An HMO plan for 65yrs and older that include additional coverage for those who sign up with them.
What is Medicare Advantage
If a patient is unresponsive and person at bedside stated they are patient's spouse and is able to sign for them; prior to listing them as "spouse" what question should follow?
What is Are you Legally Married?
Insurance coverage can be left on the HAR when ACC isn't able to verify insurance using RTE or website portal, but the insurance has had a successful verification within this time period.
What is 30 days or less
Medicare Inpatient coverage cannot be left on the HAR if the patient has an Outpatient or OBS status.
What is Part A
Who is responsible for completing HPE applications during registration?
What is everyone in the department