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Module 9
Section 3: Dispensing third-party prescriptions and submitting claims
Question | Answer |
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How can a pharmacy technician reduce the number of rejected claims or delayed claims payments? | Check patient eligibility Collect copayments Track deductibles Determine coverage limitations |
The process that describes how patient eligibility is verified through the pharmacy computer. | Online adjudication |
What are the patient details on a typical pharmacy benefit identification (ID) card? | the patient's name The ID number the plan assigns to the patient The patient's date of birth The patient's copay amounts A list of dependents also covered by the plan |
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, children may be covered under their parents' insurance plans until what age? | Twenty-six |
What is a common claims submission error that can result in incorrect reimbursement rates or audits? | Entering an incorrect National Drug Code number |
When prescription claims are received by pharmacy benefit managers, why are they screened? | To make sure that they are complete, accurate, and consistent with contract requirements |
What feature of pharmacy computer systems enables the pharmacy technician to verify patient eligibility, determine whether a medication is covered, ad submit claims at the time the prescription is dispensed? | Linking of pharmacy benefit manager computer systems to pharmacy point-of-sale systems |
What rejection message would be prompted by a claim for a brand-name medication for which a generic alternative exists? | Prior authorization from the pharmacy benefit manager is required |
What information is requested by the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) when prior authorization for a prescription is required? | Documentation form the provider outlining the medical necessity for a medication that is not covered on the PBM's formulary |