Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response. which means that the payer has been authorized to reimburse the provider directly? a. accept assignment b. coordination of benefits c. medical necessity d. assignment of benefits

Explanation:

• Accept assignment: This term is not the standard one for the described situation.
• Coordination of benefits: This is about determining the order of benefit payments when there are multiple insurance policies, not about direct reimbursement authorization.
• Medical necessity: Refers to whether a service or treatment is needed for medical reasons, not related to payment authorization.
• Assignment of benefits: When a patient assigns their insurance benefits to a provider, it means the payer (insurance company) is authorized to reimburse the provider directly.

Answer:

d. Assignment of benefits