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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. 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






2. 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.






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






4. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






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






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






7. Expenses such as routine eye examinations or dental care that are not covered by an insurance company are called exclusions.






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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...






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Prison sentences are possible consequences of...






40. 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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Eligibility for Medicaid is...