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






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






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






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






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


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






7. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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


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






23. Eligibility for Medicaid is...


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






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






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






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






29. Eligibility for Medicaid is...


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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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