In Item Number 17, if multiple providers are involved what is the order of priority for entering providers?
A) referring provider, ordering provider, supervising provider
B) ordering provider, referring provider, supervising provider
C) referring provider, supervising provider, ordering provider
D) supervising provider, ordering provider, referring provider.

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The referring provider is the provider who initially refers the patient to the ordering provider. The ordering provider is the provider who orders the test or procedure. The supervising provider is the provider who is responsible for overseeing the care of the patient. The order of priority for entering providers is referring provider, ordering provider, supervising provider.

In Item Number 17, If Multiple Providers Are Involved What