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






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






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






5. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






7. 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






8. 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...






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






10. Eligibility for Medicaid is...


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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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...






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






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


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






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






27. The most common disbursement is for...






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






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






30. 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?






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






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






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






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






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


36. 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






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






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






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






40. 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






41. The most common disbursement is for...






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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?


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






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






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