Harry has medical insurance through an HMO. He would like to see a podiatrist about the foot pain he has been having. What is th

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Harry has medical insurance through an HMO. He would like to see a podiatrist about the foot pain he has been having. What is th

e first step he will have to take in order to see his podiatrist?
A.
schedule a visit to a specialist out-of-network
B.
get a referral from his primary care physician
C.
arrange a meeting with his HMO provider
D.
get a hospital to diagnose his condition

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fomenos · Answer 1 · 2022-10-04T12:12:36+03:00

fomenos3 years ago

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B!!! An HMO requires a referral from the primary care physician before they will cover a visit to a specialist. A podiatrist is considered a specialist.

n200080 [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-10-04T13:59:55+03:00

n200080 [17]3 years ago

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The answer is B. get a referral from his primary care physician