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Term | Definition |
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OTC | Over the counter |
QNS | Quantity not sufficient |
DNR | Do not resuscitate |
CNS | Centrak nervous system |
PRN | As needed, whenever necessary |
Q3H | Every 3 hours |
QID | 4 times a day |
BMR | Basal Metabolic Rate |
WNL | Within Normal Limits |
PC | After meals |
Pelvic | Lower Abdomen |
Cervical | Neck |
Thoracic | Chest |
Metacarpal | Back of hand |
Lumbar | Lower back |
Dorsal | Posterior, back side of body |
Anterior | Front or abdominal side of body |
Lateral | Toward the Side, away from midline |
Proximal | Near a point of reference, close to |
Distal | Away from a point of reference |
Hematologist | Diseases of the blood, blood forming organs |
Ophthalmologist | Treats disease of the eye, including surgery |
Internist | Treats internal organ medically not surgery |
Podiatrist | Treats feet, routine care for diabetics |
Nephrologist | Treats and diagnoses disorders of the kidneys |
If parents are separated, who is the guarantor? | Person who has physical custody |
What is the minimum ratio for collections at time of service? | 90% |
How do we gauge the effectiveness of billing practices? | collection ratio which should be 80% or higher |
How do we identify how long an account is overdue? | Account Aging |
What is cycle billing? | Divide accounts alphabetically and bill by those groups at a time |
When is the time when you are most likely to get an answer for a collection call? | 5am-8am |
Which type of bond covers all employees and is most beneficial? | Blanket-Position |
Which type of check has a stub? | Voucher Check |
Which type of endorsement is used in ambulatory care setting? | Restrictive Endorsement |
How often should deposits be made? | Everyday |
What is the name of the document Medicare patients should sign if a service is not covered? | Advanced Beneficiary Service (ABN) |
What is a charge slip? | Provides patient with account activity for one day service |
What is the advantage of accepting credit cards? | Immediate payment downside-fee |
When is the best time to collect for a service? | Time of Service |
What is the "last resort" for collecting "highly deligquent" accounts? | Sendign to collection |
How can we best prevent collection problems? | Explain payment + policy and remind them |
How do we calculate the collection ratio? | Receitpts are divided by total amount billed |
Account Receivable | Money owed to buisness for goods or services already given |
Receipts | Money paid to a buisness for goods or services |
Account Payable | Money that a buisness owes for goods or services they received |
Disbursements | When payed to accounts payable |