A 16-year-old patient comes into the clinic for a routine check-up. The parent who accompanied the patient provided the insurance information, which includes coverage under the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The medical assistant should verify which of the following to ensure the clinic visit is covered?
The patient's eligibility for the coverage on the service date.
The number of previous clinic visits made by the patient in the current year.
The patient's primary care provider's credentials on file.
The parent's employer information to confirm insurance coverage.
Medical assistants must verify the patient's eligibility for the service date, as coverage under programs like State Children's Health Insurance Program can change due to various factors such as income changes or other eligibility requirements. Therefore, confirming the patient's eligibility for the coverage on the day of the visit is essential for appropriate billing. Verifying a parent's employer information or the primary care provider's credentials are also important but do not specifically relate to the eligibility of the service on that date. The number of previous clinic visits does not directly affect the coverage but might influence the type of service provided.
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