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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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


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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. The most common disbursement is for...






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






34. 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






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Eligibility for Medicaid is...

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


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






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






50. 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







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests