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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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






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






13. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. Eligibility for Medicaid is...


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






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






25. 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






26. 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?






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






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






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






30. Eligibility for Medicaid is...


31. What kind of checks are printed in $10 - $20 - $50 - and $100 denominations and must be purchased and signed at the bank?


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






33. 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...






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. The most common disbursement is for...






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. 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?


49. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






50. 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.