Medical Specialties
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Medical Insurance/Billing
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Dermatologist
Physician who treats diseases and disorders of the skin
100
Giving patients all information they need about a procedure including risks and alternatives to the procedure
What is informed consent
100
This job title is critical to the efficient and smooth daily operations of the office. Greets and welcomes patients and visitors, ensures registration of all patients, answers phones, maintains the condition of patient waiting area, the first impression of a medical office
What is the receptionist
100
Federal program that covers medical expenses for those ages 65 and over, those with end-stage kidney disease and those with long-term disabilities
What is Medicare
100
HIPAA
What is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
200
Oncologist
What is physician who diagnose and treat conditions associated with cancer
200
Content Concise Clarity Coherence Check
What are the "Five C's" of communication
200
Answering the telephone with a smile, speaking clearly, identifying yourself to the caller and answering by the third ring are examples of what
What is telephone etiquette
200
A person who is eligible to receive benefits and services under an insurance policy
What is a beneficiary
200
CPT
What is Current Procedural Terminology
300
Cardiologist
What is a physician who treats conditions of the heart and cardiovascular system
300
The amount and type of care a reasonable and prudent person would provide, given the same training and circumstances
What is standard of care
300
The type of appointment scheduling technique where two or more patients are scheduled to see the same provider at the same time
What is double booking
300
A set dollar fee per visit or service that patients are responsible for according to their insurance plan contract
What is a copayment
300
ICD-10-CM
What is the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification
400
Gynecologist
What is a physician who treats women for female-related conditions
400
The process of determining the medical nature and urgency of a patient's condition
What is triage
400
Any patient who has never been seen or has not been seen in the past three years by a provider in the office
What is a new patient
400
Form used in the medical office for indicating the services rendered to the patient, as well as the diagnosis for the service
What is the superbill
400
CMS
What is Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
500
Orthopedist
What is a physician who specializes in treatment of bones and joints
500
A period of training for new employees
What is orientation
500
Collecting and verifying all of the necessary patient information including medical, financial and demographic data
What is patient registration
500
The universal health insurance claim form
What is the CMS-1500
500
PCP
What is Primary Care Provider