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






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






3. The most common disbursement is for...






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






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






6. The ICD-9-CM convention code first underlying disease means...






7. A small fee that is collected at the time of service is called a(n) _______________.






8. Which of the following types of insurance covers injuries that are caused by the insured or that occurred on the insured's property?






9. The person to whom the check is written is the _______________.






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. Most practices use checks from a standard checkbook - or they use _______________ checks - which are business checks with stubs attached






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






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






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






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






20. Which of the following is also called Public Law 95-109?






21. 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.






22. The Relative Value Unit System was created to...






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






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






25. Usual and customary fees are converted to dollar amounts - which form the basis of the fee schedule that creates uniform payments adjusted for geographic differences.






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A small fee that is collected at the time of service is called a(n) _______________.






37. Expenses such as routine eye examinations or dental care that are not covered by an insurance company are called exclusions.






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






39. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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






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






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






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






44. Expenses such as routine eye examinations or dental care that are not covered by an insurance company are called exclusions.






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






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






47. Which of the following requires creditors to provide applicants with accurate and complete credit costs and terms?






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






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






50. 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






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