Office Medical Assistant
Referral
A file of a patient who has not been seen for a period of time
Inactive file
The term for one state accepting a license from another state
reciprocity
This is used to visualize the ears
otoscope
This route of medication administration includes pills and liquids
oral route
The US government health insurance program for people ages 65 and older
Medicare
A standard note written about the patient encounter
Progress note
a law that mandates healthcare workers to protect patient privacy
thyroidectomy
This type of injection is given at a 45 degree angle
subcutaneous (SQ)
Triaging calls
Service codes are called this, and are a 5-digit code that describes the nature of the visit
CPT codes
This law enables a patient to make their own decisions about their care as long as they are of sound mind
The Patient Bill of Rights
these 2 terms are used to describe the heart rate
Rhythm and Rate
Prefilled syringes use this system for injection
cartridge system
As a medical assistant, you will most likely answer to
the Office manager
An insurance program run by individual states for certain members of their populations such as low income or people with disabities
Medicaid
Refers to the moral conduct of people in the medical profession
Ethics
This abbreviation means nothing by mouth
NPO
The preferred site for IM injection for infants
vastus lateralis
The resource to find diagnostic codes used to bill patients for their visit
ICD-10-CM
This form contains diagnostic and procedural codes used in a patient visit. It contains the necessary information to send to the insurance company to be able to receive payment on the claim
Superbill
This form of consent involves ensuring that a patient understands the treatment, why the treatment is being done, who will perform it, what the expected results are, risks and benefits, and available alternative treatments.
Informed Consent
A life-threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
this group of medications constrict blood vessels
vasoconstrictors