Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response
preauthorization is required for all:
a. nonemergency hospitalizations
b. emergency hospitalizations
c postoperative care episodes
d. routine physician office visits

Explanation:

Preauthorization is a process where an insurance company approves a medical service before it is provided. Nonemergency hospitalizations (option a) typically require preauthorization as they are planned in advance. Emergency hospitalizations (option b) often do not need preauthorization immediately as the focus is on saving the patient's life. Postoperative care episodes (option c) may be covered under the initial authorization for the surgery. Routine physician office visits (option d) are usually covered without preauthorization as they are common and not as complex as hospitalizations.

Answer:

A. nonemergency hospitalizations