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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |