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Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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2. Where will you locate the ICD code for a complete radiologic examination of the nasal bones?






3. The American Academy of Professional Coders offers the ____ credential - also requiring coursework and on-the-job experience.






4. National codes issued by CMS that cover many supplies and durable medical equipment are...






5. Which of the following demonstrates the practice's profitability by illustrating the practice's total income and expenses?






6. Money paid for intentionally breaking the law is called _______________ _______________.






7. In order to be considered negotiable - a check must be signed by the _______________.






8. The number of dependents an employee is claiming is found on the






9. Which of the following is mandated for hourly employees by the Fair Labor Standards Act?






10. An easy way to remember when an E code is required is...

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11. Which ICD-9-CM convention is used around nonessential or supplementary terms that do not affect the code?






12. An act of deception used to take advantage of another person or entity is called...






13. It is acceptable to threaten to send a patient's account to a collection agency even if you are not ready to do so






14. Which of the following ICD-9-CM conventions is used around synonyms - alternative workings - or explanations?






15. The American Academy of Professional Coders offers the ____ credential - also requiring coursework and on-the-job experience.






16. Most practices try to reduce expenses by...






17. The most common disbursement is for...






18. The ______________ is paid to the provider even if the patient receives no care






19. Which of the following prohibits harassment and false statements when attempting to collect from a patient?






20. When looking up an ICD-9-CM code - you see the notation NOS. What should you do?






21. A benefit period for Medicare begins the day a patient goes into the hospital and ends when that patient has not been hospitalized for ____ days






22. The _______________ coding system has two levels and is used for coding services for Medicare patients






23. Where will you locate the ICD code for a complete radiologic examination of the nasal bones?






24. The process of classifying and reviewing past-due accounts by age from the first date of billing is called _______________ _______________.






25. What kind of checks are printed in $10 - $20 - $50 - and $100 denominations and must be purchased and signed at the bank?

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26. The determination of the amount of money paid by a third-party payer for a procedure is...






27. A federal Truth in Lending statement - which is a written description of the agreed terms of payment - is also called a(n) _______________ statement






28. Forgiveness or waiver of copayments by the provider due to the patient's inability to pay is a universally acceptable practice






29. A(n) _______________ account uses the last date of payment or charge for each illness as the starting date for determining the time limit on that specific debt






30. The law requires all employers to withhold money from employees' net earnings to pay federal - state - and local income taxes






31. Money paid as compensation as result of a lawsuit is called _______________.






32. A health-care provider who practices under false qualifications/credentials is guilty of...






33. The ______________ is paid to the provider even if the patient receives no care






34. You should not accept a(n) _______________-_______________ check that is made out to the patient rather than to the practice unless it is from a health insurance company.






35. Which of the following ICD-9-CM conventions indicates that the entries following it refine the content of a preceding entry?






36. The _______________-_______________ _______________ is the health plan that pays for medical services






37. Under a Medicare Managed Care Plan - the PCP provides treatment and manages the patient's medical care through _______________ to specialists when additional care is required






38. Some insurers will not pay a claim unless it is filed within ________ of the date of service






39. An employer identification number is required by law from every employer for federal tax accounting purposes






40. The payment system used by Medicare is based on...






41. The law requires all employers to withhold money from employees' net earnings to pay federal - state - and local income taxes






42. Forgiveness or waiver of copayments by the provider due to the patient's inability to pay is a universally acceptable practice






43. The process of classifying and reviewing past-due accounts from the first date of billing is...






44. Which of the following prohibits harassment and false statements when attempting to collect from a patient?






45. The most appropriate response from a medical assistant when a patient calls the medical practice questioning why an insurance claim was rejected is...






46. Which of the following should be a factor when selecting an outside collection agency?






47. In order to be considered negotiable - a check must be signed by the _______________.






48. The process of classifying and reviewing past-due accounts by age from the first date of billing is called _______________ _______________.






49. A benefit period for Medicare begins the day a patient goes into the hospital and ends when that patient has not been hospitalized for ____ days






50. If an employee earns $8 per hour and works 35 hours per week - the gross earnings are...