Reference no: EM132878962 , Length: 3
As you are completing your audits you observe Mary Johnson's chart and notice the following:
Mary Johnson saw Dr. Nichols today for a well-woman exam. Total charges are $185.00. Mary has two insurance companies:
- Primary Insurance
- Secondary Insurance
- BCBS
- Cigna Health Care
Copay: $25.00
Deductible: $200.00 (already met)
100% benefit after copay
80% benefit after deductible
Allowed amount: $150.00
Allowed amount: $125.00
Both claims were submitted at the same time in error.
Money collected from the patient: $0.00
Complete the following questions providing rationales for your responses:
Question 1: How much money did Dr. Nichols receive?
Question 2: How much should BCBS have paid?
Question 3: How much should Cigna have paid?
Question 4: How much is this claim overpaid?
Question 5: Who overpaid on this claim?
Question 6: What would be your next steps?