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






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






3. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






18. 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?






19. 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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20. Money paid for intentionally breaking the law is called _______________ _______________.






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 number of dependents an employee is claiming is found on the






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






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






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






27. The most common disbursement is for...






28. 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.






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

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






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






32. 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.






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






34. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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






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






44. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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






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






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






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






49. 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






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