New Patient Intake Analysis
A new patient is defined as a person who has not received any services from the healthcare provider within the last 36 months. An established patient is a patient who has been seen with the healthcare provider within the last 36 months. There are 3 parts to the development of a claim. 1.) The preclinical interview and check-in. 2.) The clinical assessment and teatment. 3.) The postclinical patient check-out.
NEW PATIENT INTERVIEW AND CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Step 1 - Perform a New Patient Intake Interview. Before giving a new patient an initial appointment, it is necessary to per form a New Patient Intake Interview. This allows the office staff to gather preliminary data to ensure that the patient has called the appropriate office for an appointment
NEW PATIENT INTERVIEW AND CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Step 1 - Perform a New Patient Intake Interview. Before giving a new patient an initial appointment, it is necessary to per form a New Patient Intake Interview. This allows the office staff to gather preliminary data to ensure that the patient has called the appropriate office for an appointment