Assignemnt: Office Procedures for the Healthcare System
1000 - 1500 words; APA Format
Research and describe what you would need to do when a first-time patient comes to a medical office or facility. Be sure to address the following:
• Identify pertinent information from a first-time patient, including demographic and insurance information.
• Discuss the consequences of not obtaining the correct information.
o How this will affect the patient's care?
o How does this affect the submission of an insurance claim?
List all forms that must be reviewed with a new patient per HIPAA's guidelines.
• Describe each form and what information is needed to complete it.
• Identify the purpose of each form.