Chapter 63 Recall Questions

When should an office begin collection efforts on a past due account?

30 days

What CDT section of service would include radiographs?

Diagnostic

How is insurance submitted?

Paper or electronic claim

What CDT section of service would include root planing and curettage?

Periodontics

What CDT section of service would include a full denture?

Removable prosthodontics

What CDT section of service would include an amalgam restoration?

Restorative

The method of calculating fee-for-service benefits is?

UCR, schedule of benefits, and fixed fee

Is it possible to be covered under two insurance policies?

Yes, dual coverage

Money that is owed to the practice is considered?

accounts receivable

What types of bookkeeping systems are used in a dental practice?

accounts receivable and accounts payable

C.O.D. means?

cash on delivery

What means of payment can a patient use for their account?

cash, credit, insurance

What form is used to transmit a patients fee for service from the treatment area to the business office?

charge slip

Where in the checkbook would you record the checks written and deposits made on an account?

check register

How often should bank deposits be made?

daily

What is the specified amount of money that an insured person must pay before his or her insurance goes into effect?

deductible

a child or spouse of an insurance subscriber is considered to be an?

dependent

What term indicated that an account does not have enough money to cover a check?

insufficient funds

How would a business follow through on the collection fees?

letters, phone call, and a collection agency

What type of income is rendered?

net income

which documents will arrive with the shipment of supplies?

packing slip, invoice, and statement

If a dental office does not have a computerized accounts receivable system, what manual system would be used?

pegboard system

Where should the business assistant discuss financial arrangements with a patient?

private setting

What form will you use to gather financial information from a patient?

registration form

An example of fixed overhead is?

salaries