Test your basic knowledge |

Medical Coding And Billing Clinical

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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 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...






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

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


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






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






5. 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






6. 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






7. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






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






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






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






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






13. The most common disbursement is for...






14. 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.






15. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


16. 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...






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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?

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


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






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






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






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






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

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


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






48. 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?






49. 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.






50. 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