AAMA CMA Practice Question
A patient with a managed care plan needs a referral to see a specialist. What should the medical assistant do to ensure the referral process aligns with managed care guidelines?
Submit a request directly to the insurance company for the specialist visit.
Advise the patient to contact the specialist's office directly for an appointment.
Inform the patient's primary care physician about the referral request.
Schedule the specialist appointment directly and notify the insurance company afterward.