The administrative life cycle is a simple concept. A patient needs to see a health care professional for a medical service. The patient calls to make an appointment with their physician. The medical assistant gets insurance information and verifies patient eligibility and benefits. The patient is scheduled for an appointment. The patient goes to the medical facility, like a clinic, Rehab Center, a Lab or even in some cases a hospital. The patient arrives and starts the check in process. A new patient will need to fill out information including insurance information and demographics. A copy of the insurance card and photo ID is usually taken at this point of the check in process. The patient’s co-pay is usually taken before the patient is seen
