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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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






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






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






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






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






17. 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?






18. The most common disbursement is for...






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






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






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






28. 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?






29. According to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act - how much will a practice have to pay if a credit applicant joins and wins a class action lawsuit against the practice?

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30. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. To avoid writing checks for small amounts - you may pay for small purchases using the _______________ _______________ fund - which is cash kept on hand in the office.






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






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






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






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

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






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






48. 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






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






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