Question

multiple choice question

which document is given to the referred physician that provides a written request for medical services?

eob
referral
release of information
cob

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks for the document given to a referred physician that provides a written request for medical services.

Define each option

• EOB (Explanation of Benefits): A statement sent by a health insurance company to a covered individual explaining what medical treatments and/or services were paid for on their behalf.
• Referral: A written order from a primary care doctor for a patient to see a specialist or get certain medical services.
• Release of Information: A form signed by a patient that authorizes healthcare providers to share medical records.
• COB (Coordination of Benefits): A process by which a health insurance company determines its payment responsibility when a patient is covered by more than one insurance plan.

Match definition to the prompt

A written request for medical services sent to a referred physician is a Referral.

Answer:

• EOB
• Referral (Correct answer)
• Release of Information
• COB