Reference no: EM132531956

Discussion 1 :

A patient is seen for a physical and has a laboratory test completed. The test returns to the office within two days and shows that the patient is in need of new management of a non-critical problem; however, the provider does not elect the nurse to call the patient to report the non-critical findings. Instead, he elects to wait eight days after the physical to call the patient himself. Is it ethical for the physician to wait so he may charge an additional fee?

Instead of calling, the provider has a policy for the patient to return eight days later to discuss the results, so he may consult the patient (ultimately resulting in an additional charge). If the patient is aware of this policy, is it ethical?

What is the foundation for what you think, feel, or believe about the above scenarios, and what makes it the correct way to think, feel, or believe?

Discussion 2. 

How is the role of the medical biller critical to the success of a healthcare facility?

Discussion 3. 

Discuss why some medical offices have yet to implement electronic health records.