Scheduling

The medical assistant has scheduled 3 patients in the office at the same time. What type of appointment scheduling have they used?

• Double-Booking

• Wave

• Open Office Hours

• Grouping Procedures

Which of the following scheduling methods works best for specialty and consulting practices because it allows the physician time to prepare for each office visit with the knowledge that the day will begin and end on schedule if patients adhere to their assigned times?

• stream scheduling

• double booking

• triage scheduling

• open hours scheduling

Which of the following types of scheduling provides built-in flexibility to accommodate unforeseen situations, such as patients who require more time with the physician?

• wave

• specified time

• procedures grouping

• double booking

From which of the following lists does a medical office assistant need to run an encounter report?

• accounts receivable

• appointment schedule

• negative balance report

• transaction report

Which of the following are needed to submit a prior authorization request for medical equipment?

• ICD-CM and CPT codes

• ICD-CM and HCPCS codes

• CPT and HCPCS codes

• Only HCPCS codes

Which of the following is required to schedule patients for outpatient diagnostic tests and procedures?

• a UB-04 form

• an approval from the insurance company

• a CMS-1500 form

• a pre-payment from the patient

A physician who treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system is which of the following types of specialist?

• podiatrist

• orthopedist

• dermatologist

• ophthalmologist