Asked by Shontae Stallworth on Jun 03, 2024

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A medical practice bulk billing for patient services does not usually cost specific services because:
i. it does not control service-product mix.
ii. it cannot control costs.
iii. it does not determine prices.

A) ii and iii
B) i and ii
C) i and iii
D) i, ii and iii

Service-Product Mix

The combination of services and products that a company offers to its customers, often used to diversify offerings and target different market segments.

Bulk Billing

A system, often in healthcare, where the service provider bills the government directly for the entire service fee, ensuring the patient does not pay out-of-pocket expenses.

  • Understand the role of costs in service pricing, service promotion, and cost control.
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Zybrea KnightJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Bulk billing means that the entire cost of the medical service is covered by Medicare, so the medical practice does not determine prices for specific services. Additionally, the practice may not have control over the service-product mix, as patients may present with varying medical needs. While the practice has control over its own costs, it still may not be able to specifically cost out individual services when bulk billing.