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Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

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






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






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






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






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






7. 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?






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






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






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






12. Money paid as compensation as result of a lawsuit 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. The payment system used by Medicare is based on...






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. 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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






32. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






33. 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?






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






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






36. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






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






39. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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40. The most common disbursement is for...






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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

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48. 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






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






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