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Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

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






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






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






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






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






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


7. The most common disbursement is for...






8. The most likely outcome of an insurance claim submitted with a diagnosis code of a sore throat and a treatment code indicating a cast for a broken leg would be...






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






20. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






22. Eligibility for Medicaid is...


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






24. 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






25. The most likely outcome of an insurance claim submitted with a diagnosis code of a sore throat and a treatment code indicating a cast for a broken leg would be...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. Eligibility for Medicaid is...


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






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






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






43. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






44. 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






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






46. he ICD code for a home visit for evaluation and management of an established patient is found in which of the following series of codes?






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






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






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






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