first time patients

ONLY FOR PROF.DWAYNE MCFEE

When dealing with a first-time patient, it is important to collect all of the pertinent information that will be needed for proper documentation.  It is also important to review policies and procedures with a new patient to accommodate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.Research and describe what you would need to do when a first-time patient comes to a medical office or facility.  Be sure to address the following:

• Identify pertinent information from a first-time patient, including demographic and insurance information. 
• Discuss the consequences of not obtaining the correct information. 
  • How this will affect the patient’s care? 
  • How does this affect the submission of an insurance claim? 

List all forms that must be reviewed with a new patient per HIPAA's guidelines.

• Describe each form and what information is needed to complete it.
• Identify the purpose of each form