Week 1-Healthcare fundamentals & specialties Flashcards
1
Q
Physician who Specialize in treatment and diseases related to all internal orgrans
A
internists
2
Q
Physician who diagnoses and treats diseased of the glands
A
endocrinologist
3
Q
branch of medicine that uses Xrays & radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease
A
Radiology
4
Q
ENT specialist aka
A
otorhinolaryngologist
5
Q
Physician who specializes care for women
A
gynecologist
6
Q
Specialist who specializes in dialysis care
A
nephrologist
7
Q
Physician that uses modern medicine techniques and surgical procedures + manipulative therapy in treating patients
A
D.O. (doctor of osteopathy)
8
Q
Most common form used to invoice insurance companies
A
CMS 1500
9
Q
How long do you have to send claim forms to Medicare or Medicaid ?
A
12 months from DOS
