Question

a physician specialist who cares for women is called a(n)__________.
pathologist
gynecologist
pediatrician
endocrinologist
obstetrician
question 20
1 point
which statement is true of sending claim forms for medicare or medicaid?
they must be submitted directly to the insurance company electronically.
they must be sent in before a deadline of 12 months from service.
they must be sent by a clearinghouse.
they can only be sent by mail.

Explanation:

1. A gynecologist is a physician who specializes in women's reproductive health. A pathologist studies diseases, a pediatrician treats children, an endocrinologist deals with hormones, and an obstetrician focuses on pregnancy and child - birth.
2. For Medicare or Medicaid claim forms, they must be sent in before a deadline of 12 months from the service date. They don't necessarily have to be submitted directly to the insurance company electronically, don't have to be sent by a clearinghouse, and aren't restricted to being sent only by mail.

Answer:

1. B. gynecologist
2. B. They must be sent in before a deadline of 12 months from service.